PRODUCT MANAGER - TRACHEOSTOMY

Smiths Medical is a division of Smiths Group a global technology leader headquartered in London, England. Smiths Group is a diverse group of businesses and our people continue to reflect that diversity. Smiths businesses employ approximately 22,000 people in over 50 countries.  Traded on the London Stock Exchange and recognized as a FTSE 100 index company.  When you join us you will be involved in making products and offering services that make the world safer, healthier and more productive.

PRODUCT MANAGER - TRACHEOSTOMY
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for establishing and implementing a strategic marketing plan for an established product line, as well as emerging domestic and global product areas.

Specifically, this Product Manager:
• Provides assistance to director, senior and marketing managers with development and implementation of marketing strategies and plans to ensure appropriate marketing mix and revenue for assigned product lines:
o Provides assistance and support with implementing launch plans.
o Works with marketing team to facilitate development of promotional programs.
o Participates in product teams to resolve product/manufacturing issues, ensure customer needs are translated into product features and that customer requirements are met.
o Works with marketing team to determine necessity for and facilitates market research process on issues such as competitive position, customer requirements and pricing.
• Executes tactical marketing plans for assigned product lines:
o Develops and reviews sales forecasts and production planning.
o Provides support to R&D for product maintenance.
o Identifies and introduces new products and features within assigned product line.
• Implements plans and procedures to support and assist the sales force in promoting product sales and resolving customer issues:
  o Acts as resource to sales representatives and provides assistance with customer visits.
  o Facilitates development of sales programs and tools and provides recommendations for effective use.
  o Provides support for industry conventions and sales meetings.
  o Ensures effective training of the sales force on new and existing products and product enhancements.
• Gathers and analyzes data on competitors' products to assist in the development and presentation of marketing strategies for new and existing products.
• Evaluates market trends, competition and historical data to develop sales forecasts and models for new and existing products consistent with profit marketing targets.
• Other duties as assigned and/or contained in annual goals and objectives.

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related area, 3+ years of professional marketing experience, preferably in the biomedical and/or medical device industry, and/or an MBA in marketing and 1+ years of professional marketing experience, preferably in the medical device/biomedical industry.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques, including market research, product positioning and  differentiation, value propositions, and marketing programs.
• Knowledge of medical device industry and/or domestic and international medical markets.
• The abilities to:
o Develop and execute plans for assigned product lines.
o Evaluate impact of competitors' strategies and programs, as well as changes in product lines.
o Develop sales forecasts and models based on assessment of competition, market trends and historical data.
o Develop and deliver product training programs to sales force.
o Participate effectively with project teams.
o Work effectively with multiple departments.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

We offer competitive salaries with an outstanding benefits package, including Employee Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance, Optional Spouse & Dependent Life, 401 (k) with Company Match, Retirement Account Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and more. 

To apply, visit us at:
www.smiths-medical.com/careers

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