We have been engaged by our client to recruit their Senior Product Manager. Our client is a leading medical device manufacturer located in Minneapolis. The Senior Product Manager develops, implements and measures global marketing programs for specific products and markets. Special emphasis is placed on the planning and sales promotion process. This individual proactively identifies and recommends product line extensions and improvements. Development of new product concepts and potential external acquisition proposals is a critical responsibility. Ideal candidates will have 6-9 years of medical device marketing experience including both upstream and downstream product marketing. Strong experience in forecasting and product launches.
Responsibilities:
Product Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Creates, communicates and gains approval for annual marketing plan. • Contributes to strategic planning process; prepares annual and five year forecasts.
• Monitors and adjusts forecast according to market conditions.
• Develops and communicates global pricing plans.
• Processes new product ideas.
Market Data Research and Analysis; Technical Product and Market Knowledge
• Develops market research objectives and studies to support initiatives and product proposals.
• Analyzes complex interrelated market data and draws conclusions regarding future opportunities.
• Utilizes computer-based spreadsheet and statistical analysis of market trends. • Incorporates market research and data analysis into annual and strategic planning.
• Develops and modifies forecast based on market knowledge and analysis.
Leadership
• Provides initiative for sales and marketing plans.
• Influences decision making process with initiative, advocacy, presence and credibility.
• Accountable for meeting schedules, forecasts, budges and overall marketing objectives.
• Provides consistent and objective market information for new product and acquisition teams.
• Builds teamwork within department, divisions and corporation at all levels.
• Acts as liaison with field sales organization and sales management for marketing planning and implementation.
• Acts as advocate for sales and marketing projects and plans.
Market Program Management and Sales Support
• Designs and drives strategies and tactics to promote products and therapies.
• Supports field with key promotional projects and materials.
• Incorporates full mix of marketing tools to build positive customer awareness of products and therapies.
Qualifications:
• BA or BS degree required. MBA preferred.
• 6-9 years of medical device marketing experience.
• Experience in marketing planning, budget management, product launches and team leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• US and international experience preferred.
About Hudson
Hudson (NASDAQ: HHGP) is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide. From single placements to total outsourced solutions, Hudson helps clients achieve greater performance by attracting, selecting, engaging and developing the best and brightest specially skilled professionals - people like you - for their business. We possess deep expertise across multiple disciplines and industries, including accounting and finance, legal, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain and more.
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Job Ref: 4001034275
Salary Type: yearly
Job Type: fulltime
Category:
Education: bachelors
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Location Abbv: Minnetonka, MN
