Specialist, Marketing Expert, Research & Analysis

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS is seeking an Expert Marketing Specialist, Research & Analysis to join our Energy Marketing team in a hybrid role based at our Inver Grove Heights, MN headquarters. This position leads data and research driven justification for strategic marketing and go-to-market initiatives across CHS energy product lines, providing market research, competitive analysis, segmentation, and ROI justification to guide decision-making. The role ensures alignment between market needs, product positioning, and sales execution while delivering performance reporting and dynamic ROI tracking.

Acting as a subject matter expert, you will collaborate cross-functionally with product line teams, sales, and internal stakeholders to optimize marketing strategies and campaigns. Responsibilities include developing impactful marketing programs, creating sales enablement materials, and defining success metrics for product launches and growth initiatives.

• Conduct market research, define customer profiles and behavioral personas, and perform segmentation and sector analysis.
• Analyze competitive landscape and market dynamics.
• Align findings with product line strategies to identify offer gaps and growth opportunities.

• Collaborate on formulation and implementation of GTM and launch plans.
• Align cross-functional teams, define success metrics, and manage timelines.
• Stimulate pipeline development to support growth targets.

• Deliver differentiated positioning and guide messaging.
• Ensure consistency across channels.
• Enhance and support brand storytelling, thought leadership, and sales enablement through tools and training.

• Adhere to assigned retail and product marketing budgets and vendor partnerships.
• Track performance metrics and deliver executive-level reporting.

• Partner with sales, customer success, and demand generation teams as a subject matter expert.
• Execute customer marketing programs that increase adoption, retention, and advocacy.

• High School diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in Communications and/or Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Significant prior experience in corporate marketing communications, public relations, advertising, or media; experience in energy, agriculture, or industrial sectors preferred.

Specialized knowledge in product marketing research, analysis, segmentation, competitive landscape, and ROI measurement; proficiency in CRM tools (Microsoft Dynamics), analytics platforms, and MS Office.

• Strong critical thinking and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to convey complex concepts and build consensus.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic marketing plans for multiple initiatives.
• Proven capability to lead projects, manage budgets, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Adaptable and innovative; embraces experimentation and continuous improvement.

Influential leadership with capacity to mentor and guide others; ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships.

Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory considerations, and cooperative business models.

Pre-employment screenings may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse compliance.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes…