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M&F Talent has a client in CEA crop production that is looking to onboard a new Head Grower. The position will focus on the commercial production of leafy greens and herbs in hydroponics systems. Our client is passionate about sustainable development as well as the creation of more nutritious food sources Moreover, they are on the cutting-edge of greenhouse cultivation techniques and have plans for exponential growth in the coming years.  Our client is looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Grower to compliment their already growing team. This key position is responsible for all growing operations including water chemistry, food safety, biologicals, and growth strategies.   Location: Grand Rapids, MI   Responsibilities: Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Collaborate with the extended team to improve and enhance system performance. Manage the grow plan for indoor crop production. Oversee product quality and order fulfillment. Manage hydroponics cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols. Teach cultivation team the importance of accurate feeding and PH monitoring. Keep accurate records of garden data / performance to present to upper management. Follow, as well as enforce, strict standards related to the grow operations and crop quality. Delegate appropriate tasks related to planting, cloning, harvest. Train staff on uses of smart grow technology and CEA equipment. Ensure facilities department keeps accurate records on cultivation equipment. Monitor and report KPI throughout the business year.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Related Field. 5-10 years’ experience in management role in commercial greenhouse production. Understanding of all aspects of CEA crop production and growing. Management experience with direct reports. Expert understanding of hydroponics equipment and systems. Working expertise with horticultural lighting, smart grow tech, and commercial fertigation. Experience with climate control software platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Available to work weekends and work flexible hours as required. Commercial production experience in hydroponics. Commercial production experience in leafy greens and herbs. Superior problem-solving and analytical skills. Extremely well organized. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience with business intelligence systems.  

M&F Talent has a client in the hydroponics product market that is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to assistance in day-to-day marketing activities. Our client is internationally established in the hydroponics and controlled environmental agriculture industries. They offer cutting-edge technological solutions for modern horticulture operations ranging from vertical farming to greenhouse cultivation. Our client’s product base includes solutions for PH monitoring, water quality testing, environmental controls, fertigation, and smart grow room technology.   The primary responsibilities for the Marketing Coordinator role include writing press releases, success stories, and a wide variety of marketing communications; tracking marketing and sales performance data within a CRM system; developing and maintaining promotional materials inventory; planning meetings and trade shows; maintaining databases; preparing reports.   Location: SF Bay Area, CA or San Bernadino County, CA   Responsibilities:   Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts; preparing marketing objectives and programs together with a global team. Plans and organizes promotional presentations; ensures consistency with client brand guidelines across the global organization. Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing marketing and sales data. Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Creates original content for social media accounts, website/ blog posts, direct marketing, and other marketing communications Supports sales staff by providing sales data, market trends, forecasts, account analyses, new product information; relaying customer services requests.                                                    Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases. Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists. Acts as point of contact for media relations including speaking engagements and online/ print publications, including all associated scheduling and internal briefing notes. Monitor budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading trade publications.   Qualifications: BS Degree in Marketing or Communications. Well-versed at MS Office programs, with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with CRM system (preferred). Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the year. 1-3 years of experience in a marketing position with a product-based company. 1-3 years of experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment (preferred). Marketing implementation experience, including trade shows, and sales support materials. Strong communication and presentation skills. Excellent writing skills (ability to provide examples) Experience with search engines, web analytics and business research tools. Experience with the horticulture, hydroponics, cannabis industry (preferred). Team player who enjoys working cross-functionally in a multi-cultural environment. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. Strong project management, organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to effectively interface with senior management, staff, consultants, and customers.