Executive Director #00802

Title: Executive Director #00802

State Role Title:PR & Mktg Spec V

Hiring Range: $75423 - $115000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location:MARINE PRODUCTS BOARD

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division of Marketing and Development is seeking a marketing professional to serve as Executive Director for the Virginia Marine Products Board. The selected individual will oversee the work and staff that facilitate market development and promotions in the marine products and seafood sector by developing strategies to assist Virginia seafood producers processors and fisheries to effectively market and promote their products and identify profitable sales opportunities. Duties include planning developing and implementing an integrated program providing marketing services in support for marine products. Efforts will concentrate on both domestic U.S. and international markets actively supporting complementing and coordinating with state and US marketing efforts to create effective regional national hemispheric and global sales and marketing representation for the Virginia seafood industry.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in marketing business practices and principles administrative and leadership principles and practices. Experience and knowledge of the Virginia seafood industry preferred. Ability to develop and oversee complex marketing strategies & plans; to manage multiple projects; identify profitable markets; to exercise independent judgement & sound decision making; to independently provide advice through consultations group presentations & written information. Demonstrated ability to execute the administrative functions of a statewide program; to organize direct & track the work of subordinate staff; to clearly communicate policies & ensure they are uniformly adopted & understood; to operate within established budgetary guidelines; and to plan implement & evaluate program performance. Exceptional oral/written communication skills; experience speaking at events & managing communications for an organization & possess computer proficiency. Leadership experience in a similar position to include agriculture and marketing programs and project management. Must have & maintain a valid drivers license & a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Passport or ability to obtain a passport required. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A preferred degree with major coursework in aquaculture fisheries agriculture marketing economics business administration or other related disciplines. Also preferred is knowledge of Virginias seafood industry and seafood products high-value specialty products & related programs/services and familiarity with standard business processes. Understanding of performance management finance & procurement systems. An equivalent combination of training & experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge & abilities may substitute for this education.

Relocation assistance for up to $5000 is an option and also requires a one-year signed tenure agreement.

Special Instructions

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Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.