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The Associate, Beef Marketing Operations is responsible for executing marketing operations, brand campaign coordination, and administration for the U.S. Cattle Marketing Beef team, supporting digital, brand, channel and events execution, as well as budget management and tracking to support revenue goals. U.S. Cattle operations include marketing material asset management, project plan tracking, budget tracking, purchase order, and invoicing for vendors within the business.
This position will deliver value by anticipating, identifying, understanding, engaging in, and supporting the prioritization and execution of operational activities, events, and communications. The position requires understanding Zoetis’ U.S. Cattle team objectives, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective project management skills.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage operational projects that further the team’s performance, such as budget tracking, marketing initiative execution, and operational management of key business priorities. Execute team purchase orders, billing and administration, and trade association payments, including overall budget coordination and accrual management with Finance.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for Zoetis’ Copy Review Clearance process (CRC) for beef. Support the vetting/approval process for marketing materials, brand campaign assets, and technical pieces, from creative briefs and pre-work to formal/final approvals of materials. Distribution of announcements and materials to the U.S. field force and assist in creating marketing materials as needed to support the business.
- Support Marketing Leadership in the day-to-day relationship with partner agencies and other internal and external partners/suppliers.
- Serve as document lifecycle business analyst for the team, providing research, reporting, benchmarking and analyses. Serve as point person to coordinate the approval and distribution of marketing materials and technical presentations.
- Assist in collaborating with the marketing agency and Zoetis digital teams to establish metrics related to marketing communications programs to measure effectiveness.
- Implement logistics for cattle events and activities, including trade shows, customer, and internal meetings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 1-5 years of internship and/or related work experience with demonstrated ability to carry out operational tasks proficiently, accurately, and timely.
- Candidate must have experience developing marketing communication materials, campaigns, project management, operational optimization and execution, and budget/invoicing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENT
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively; proven ability to prioritize and manage work.
- Highly organized with excellent planning skills ensuring timely completion of projects and follow-up
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and deliver high performance and quality on deadline and budget.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven teamwork skills; has the ability to work in matrix teams
- Proven budget tracking and management ability
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer experience: Microsoft Windows, SAP Concur, SAP Ariba, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet-based programs and tools, (or similar virtual meeting tool).
- Experience with Adobe suite of design applications and Veeva Vault is preferred, but not required
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel (5% of the time)
- Attendance to internal off-site meetings (ex. National Sales Meetings, off-sites, etc.), agency meetings, market research functions, etc.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $72,000 - $118,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.
Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
Role Description
The Associate, Beef Marketing Operations is responsible for executing marketing operations, brand campaign coordination, and administration for the U.S. Cattle Marketing Beef team, supporting digital, brand, channel and events execution, as well as budget management and tracking to support revenue goals. U.S. Cattle operations include marketing material asset management, project plan tracking, budget tracking, purchase order, and invoicing for vendors within the business.
This position will deliver value by anticipating, identifying, understanding, engaging in, and supporting the prioritization and execution of operational activities, events, and communications. The position requires understanding Zoetis’ U.S. Cattle team objectives, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective project management skills.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage operational projects that further the team’s performance, such as budget tracking, marketing initiative execution, and operational management of key business priorities. Execute team purchase orders, billing and administration, and trade association payments, including overall budget coordination and accrual management with Finance.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for Zoetis’ Copy Review Clearance process (CRC) for beef. Support the vetting/approval process for marketing materials, brand campaign assets, and technical pieces, from creative briefs and pre-work to formal/final approvals of materials. Distribution of announcements and materials to the U.S. field force and assist in creating marketing materials as needed to support the business.
- Support Marketing Leadership in the day-to-day relationship with partner agencies and other internal and external partners/suppliers.
- Serve as document lifecycle business analyst for the team, providing research, reporting, benchmarking and analyses. Serve as point person to coordinate the approval and distribution of marketing materials and technical presentations.
- Assist in collaborating with the marketing agency and Zoetis digital teams to establish metrics related to marketing communications programs to measure effectiveness.
- Implement logistics for cattle events and activities, including trade shows, customer, and internal meetings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 1-5 years of internship and/or related work experience with demonstrated ability to carry out operational tasks proficiently, accurately, and timely.
- Candidate must have experience developing marketing communication materials, campaigns, project management, operational optimization and execution, and budget/invoicing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENT
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively; proven ability to prioritize and manage work.
- Highly organized with excellent planning skills ensuring timely completion of projects and follow-up
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and deliver high performance and quality on deadline and budget.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven teamwork skills; has the ability to work in matrix teams
- Proven budget tracking and management ability
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer experience: Microsoft Windows, SAP Concur, SAP Ariba, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet-based programs and tools, (or similar virtual meeting tool).
- Experience with Adobe suite of design applications and Veeva Vault is preferred, but not required
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel (5% of the time)
- Attendance to internal off-site meetings (ex. National Sales Meetings, off-sites, etc.), agency meetings, market research functions, etc.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $72,000 - $118,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.
Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Jobs
Verify your job title matches your degree
OPT authorization covers work directly related to your field of study. If your offer letter uses a generic title like 'analyst,' confirm with your DSO that the role's actual duties connect clearly to your major before you accept.
Research prevailing wage before your salary negotiation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL wage level for your job title and location. Entry level roles typically land at Level I or II, knowing this before you negotiate prevents accepting an offer that won't support a later H-1B visa filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find entry level roles at companies already filing Labor Condition Applications by searching Migrate Mate, which filters jobs by verified DOL LCA data so you see employers with a real track record of sponsoring work authorization.
Start your STEM OPT extension paperwork at 90 days out
USCIS requires your I-983 Training Plan to be signed and your extension application filed at least 90 days before your OPT expires. Missing this window forces you to stop working even if your extension is later approved.
Use your O*NET occupation profile to frame specialty occupation
Employers new to sponsorship often don't know if your role qualifies. Pull your O*NET occupation profile and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree as the standard educational requirement, this is the foundation of any specialty occupation argument under USCIS guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do employers need to file anything for me to work on F-1 OPT?
No petition or employer filing is required during standard F-1 OPT. Your work authorization comes from the EAD USCIS issues to you, not from your employer. The employer's obligation is to verify your eligibility through Form I-9. STEM OPT is different, at that stage your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 Training Plan.
How do I find entry level employers who actually understand OPT?
Search Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA filings are a reliable signal that a company has sponsored work authorization before and isn't learning the process on your timeline. Filter by job category and location to see which entry level roles come from experienced sponsors.
What happens if I'm still job searching when my OPT starts?
Your 90-day unemployment clock starts the moment your OPT EAD becomes valid, not when you find a job. Unemployment days accumulate continuously, including gaps between jobs. If you hit 90 cumulative days without authorized employment, your F-1 status is violated. Starting your search early and targeting roles with fast hiring cycles reduces this risk significantly.
Is a part-time entry level role enough to maintain F-1 OPT status?
Post-completion OPT requires full-time employment, at least 20 hours per week under USCIS guidelines, though many DSOs recommend aiming for the standard 40 hours to clearly satisfy the requirement. Part-time work during post-completion OPT still counts against your unemployment limit for any hours below the threshold your school defines as full-time.
Can I switch employers during my OPT period?
Yes, you can change employers during OPT as long as each new role stays in your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within the required window, typically 10 days. Any gap between jobs counts toward your 90-day unemployment limit, so minimizing the gap between your last day with one employer and your first day with the next is critical.