Overview
Kemin Industries is seeking a talented Worldwide Brand Communications Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing communications that strengthen and unify the Kemin brand across employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders worldwide. The role translates enterprise brand strategy into communication programs, messaging frameworks, campaigns, executive communications, and governance practices that support a consistent global brand experience.
This position partners closely with Corporate Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, business units, regional marketing teams, and external agencies to ensure alignment of brand expression, storytelling, and communication effectiveness across the organization.
The Worldwide Brand Communications Manager measures performance, recommends improvements, and helps build brand communication capabilities throughout Kemin.
This is an onsite-based position in our Des Moines Campus.
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.
We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.
We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.
We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:
Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage worldwide brand communication plans, priorities, and annual communication calendars, including core messages and channel sequencing, aligned with Kemin brand strategy and business objectives.
Establish messaging frameworks, communication standards, approval pathways, and governance processes that support consistent brand expression across business units and regions.
Apply Kemin brand strategy, messaging, visual identity, and verbal identity standards to communication programs and assets. Serve as a primary resource for brand communication guidance and interpretation of brand standards.
Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on appropriate application of brand hierarchy, naming conventions, and masterbrand standards.
Manage the intake, review, and coordination of product, technology, initiative, and program naming requests in accordance with Kemin brand architecture and naming standards, following up on missing inputs or sign-offs to keep launches on schedule.
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