Overview
Product Manager Companion Animals Parasiticides Jobs in Johannesburg at The Focus Group
The Focus Group Johannesburg, South Africa 13 November 2024 Mid / Senior 750000 – 1300000 Full Time Cost to Company 5 years – 8 years Skills Animal Health Brand Management Health Promotion Marketing Medical Pharmaceutical Product Management Product Support Promotions Industries Healthcare Medical Pharmaceutical Job Description
NOTE: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM ANIMAL HEALTH
Client
Our Client a large Pharmaceutical multinational with both a human and animal pharma focus, has a position within their companion animal business unit reporting to the Business Unit Manager for Companion Animals, based in JHB
Purpose
This position will be responsible in developing, implementing, and monitoring the marketing strategies, brand plans and Parasitic Companion Animals strategy throughout the veterinary and retail channels. The person responsible will collaborate cross-functionally, both internally and externally to ensure the development and execution of brand plans and contribute in brand teams and financial planning meetings and preparation.
This is a full-time, marketing role reporting directly to the Head of the Companion Animal Business Unit.
Requirements
Bachelors degree and or diploma/degree in Marketing Management, Life Sciences or a related qualification
5+ years of work experience in a previous product marketing management.
Product management or related experience within the animal health or pharmaceutical industries or over the counter/ FMCGs market. NOTE: Preference will be given to Animal Health experience
Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with excellent presentation, facilitation, analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong planning, organization, and time management skills, including attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, and Excel spreadsheet) applications
Ability to multi-task, interact, and work within a team environment and function independently when required
Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of strategic plans that optimize sales, market share and revenue growth for a brand or set of brands in the short and long term
Prepare and execute product launches to penetrate the market in line with strategic goals and objectives. Plan financial forecasting for short and long term budget setting
Drive continuous planning and execution of product strategies through frequent evaluation and adaptation of plans according to changes in market and competitor landscape.
Provide a high level analysis of potential business opportunities utilizing insights from market research, industry trends, competitive intelligence, and understanding of therapeutic areas for brand area
Coordinate and manage relevant opinion leader networks in relation to the past and future portfolio management, including all important external channels to ensure continued long term success
Develop customer/channel specific marketing strategies by leveraging knowledge of all customer marketing channels and co-promotion partners to add market and brand value
Monitor product pricing and distribution policy in accordance with the guidelines of corporate and local / regional marketing/business
Manage stock in coordination with supply chain, develop strategies to sell out short dates stock and monitor stock reports monthly to identify trends and act accordingly
Closely liaise with the field force to adopt customer’s perspectives in order to anticipate their expectations allowing development and evaluation of solutions accordingly
Deliver appropriate training on product and marketing strategy and tactics for the team to execute their role
Optimizes the promotional mix for a brand based on allocated resources and recognizes the point of diminishing returns and redirects efforts when current approach in not achieving desired outcomes.
Manage promotional spend in accordance to allocation, plan phasing according to tactics spent and monitor actuals vs budget on a monthly basis.
Financial cycle planning including income statement and profitability ration management, long term forecasting and budget setting in line with market share analysis vs competitors Company Description
Our Client a large Pharmaceutical multinational with both a human and animal pharma focus, has a position within their companion animal business unit reporting to the Business Unit Manager for Companion Animals, based in JHB
Title: Product Manager Companion Animals Parasiticides
Company: The Focus Group
Location: Johannesburg
