We have been engaged by our client to recruit their Upstream Product Manager. Our client is a leading medical device manufacturer located in Minneapolis. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of marketing experience coupled with engineering experience within the medical device industry. This role will be responsible for managing the product development efforts within the business unit as well as developing implementing and measuring global product marketing programs.
Responsibilities:
• Create, communicate and gain approval for annual marketing plan; implement and adjust accordingly.
• Contribute to strategic planning process; prepare annual and five year forecasts. • Monitor and adjust forecast according to market conditions. • Develop and communicate global pricing plans.
• Process new product ideas.
• Develop market research objectives and studies to support initiatives and product proposals. • Analyze complex interrelated market data and draw conclusions regarding future opportunities.
• Utilize statistical analysis of market trends.
• Develop and modify forecast based on market knowledge.
• Provide initiatives for sales and marketing plans. • Influence decision making process.
• Provide consistent and objective market information for new product and acquisition teams.
• Act as liaison with field sales organization and sales management for market planning and implementation.
Qualifications:
• BA or BS degree.
• MBA preferred.
• 3-5 years of marketing experience within the medical device industry.
• 2-3 years of engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• Ability to travel 30-50%.
• Strategic planning experience a plus.
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: 4001034015
Salary Type: yearly
Job Type: fulltime
Category:
Education: bachelors
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Location Abbv: Minnetonka, MN
