Product Manager – Animal Health
March 29, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing
The Product Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning, developing and coordinating the marketing of Animal Health products to meet organizational objectives and strategic growth plans. The Product Manager will oversee marketing, advertising and promotional activities, evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing plan changes as needed. Work cohesively with Advertising and Public Relations Agencies, Corporate Communications, Finance, Operations and Customer Service to develop, communicate and implement the marketing strategy. Maintain product forecasting and focus on achieving the targeted brand sales, market share and profitability.
Qualifications include 2+ years of sales/marketing in animal or human health pharmaceuticals or consumer brands. Understanding of marketing and product management required. Ability to work with teams, meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Computer literate; especially spreadsheets, databases and presentation software. High energy, creative, positive and professional business style. Demonstrated skill at multi-tasking; being resourceful and composed.
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Swine Marketing Manager
March 29, 2012 by admin
Filed under Sales & Marketing
The incumbent is responsible for development of strategic marketing plans, tactical marketing materials and for driving sales of current and new products into specific market segment (s) of responsibility. A strategic analysis of customer needs/desires, competitors, and the regulatory environment will be used in developing strategic plans, tactical marketing plans and sales support activities. Works closely with product managers and the sales organization to achieve growth objectives. Meets financial and corporate growth objectives. The incumbent will prepare written strategic marketing plans for segments of responsibility in conjunction with management. This includes assembly and evaluation of information, ideas and recommendations from sales and external environment. Provides detailed direction to the sales organization for achievement of marketing objectives in terms of specific actions and programs to be undertaken. Identifies market potential and marketing strategy, helps establish pricing. Defines, executes and evaluates marketing campaigns. Budgets and oversees advertising and promotional activities including print, electronic and direct mail. Assist Product Managers with new product ideas, product launches and New Product Planning Manuals.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, two to five years professional sales or marketing experience in agriculture or industry related field.
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International Territory Manager – Animal Safety – Middle East / Africa
March 28, 2012 by admin
Filed under Other, Sales & Marketing
International Territory Manager – Animal Safety
March 21, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing, South-East
International Territory Manager-Animal Safety-Caribbean, Latin America, Miami, Puerto Rico, The incumbent is responsible for maximizing sales, increasing market share and building a strong international distributor network for our client’s animal safety productions internationally. Read more
Territory Manager – Ethical
March 21, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing, South-East
Animal Protein Segment Manager
March 16, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing
Our client is growing, debt free and has never gone through a corporate layoff. Our hiring manager moved up from a territory sales rep. to a Director and the company is expanding and there is much opportunity for career growth within the organization. If you have four years of agricultural based sales experience and are willing to work hard and contribute and be a part of a team environment then you might read further.
The incumbent will promote sales of our clients over the counter and Biosecurity products into the US Animal Protein Segment and distribution channel within assigned territory. This role involves direct communication with existing customer base on a consistent basis, monitoring customer satisfaction, resolving customer problems and concerns and monitoring the organization’s competitive position in the marketplace. The successful candidate will develop sales plans and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share and profitability of territory and will provide written updates on a monthly basis. The goal is to meet and exceed the assigned budgeted sales revenue for the assigned territory. The incumbent will collaborate with communications to develop and provide product marketing material and programs that are effective and profitable and will represent the company and analyze industry trade shows and meetings to promote products and services, increase market and competitive knowledge and identify new products for distribution, OEM or development.
Qualifications include a College degree in animal science, agricultural business of other related field with four or more years of sales experience.
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Market Segment Mgr, Diagnostics
March 16, 2012 by admin
Filed under Mid-West, Sales & Marketing
Our client is a leading Life Science and High Technology Company committed to Enabling Science to Improve the Quality of Life.
Our client provides raw materials and services to manufacturers of IVD and reagents and kits. The incumbent will develop and execute strategic marketing programs to achieve worldwide sales goals, expand customer base and increase market share of the Diagnostics business. The successful candidate will manage the development and implementation of marketing plans, analyze current and identify new business opportunities, lead acquisition of technologies and establish business collaborations. They will recommend sales goals and provide market leadership to the worldwide teams supporting the Diagnostics business and will effectively liaise with worldwide operations to ensure success of the business. The incumbent will be an expert in the diagnostics market, understanding what factors influence and shape the market including; growth trends, industry and competitive analysis, environmental conditions, technologies and capabilities. Identify opportunities and threats in the marketplace by attending trade shows and symposiums and interfacing with customers, vendors and other sources. Implement Programs to Increase Demand and Generate Leads, conduct market research and customer segmentation analysis to increase understanding of customer needs and pain points. Identify product applications, potential customers, competition and market pricing and develop position for competitive advance. Segment, profile and target customers to develop sales opportunities. Provide market leadership to cross-functional product management, sales and operations teams involved in execution of the Diagnostics strategy. Manage project teams and identify plan to develop the Diagnostics marketing organization. Lead development of sales guidelines, pricing strategies, marketing communications plan and content for marketing materials.
Qualifications include Bachelors degree in Life Science (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry) or related technical discipline. MBA is desired. Minimum 3 years experience in commercial diagnostics setting. Desirable 3-5 years experience in marketing, product management, sales or product development with close customer interactions. Diagnostics market experience, strong interpersonal skills, drive to excel personally and as a team, leadership skills, marketing and business skills, market strategy and business planning. Strong organizations, problem solving, analytical and project management skills. Development of business agreements and supply terms. Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Access. Travel up to 15-25% as needed.
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Project Leader – Research & Development
August 31, 2011 by admin
Filed under Research & Development, Sales & Marketing
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in the field of Food Science and Food Engineering. As a Manager in the Pet Food R&D group you will play a key role in driving new product initiatives from concept to commercialization while utilizing sound science, team and personal leadership skills, business savvy and industry knowledge. This is a key leadership position with the following specific responsibilities. The incumbent will provide technical leadership and project management to deliver objectives and lead project teams. Will define, initiate and execute projects to develop new products to improve product quality to reduce raw material and formula costs. Will successfully launch purchase-complete products. Will technically lead development of novel food ingredients and formulas to meet consumer and customer needs by leveraging the latest ingredient flavor and nutrient technologies. The incumbent will study to trends and competitor products and develop proprietary ingredients, formulas and products that can be patented and will provide our client with a competitive advantage. Will have the responsibility to protect confidentiality and recommend food manufacturing and blending processes, systems and technologies, provide scale-up and commercialization support, develop ingredient, formula and process specifications to ensure quality, safety and consistency is at lowest cost. Will develop and coordinate experimental designs and testing to evaluate efficacy, palatability, safety and shelf life of new products, analyze data, prepare reports and recommend action plans. Will coordinate sensory, microbiological or chemical analyses, product shelf-life tests and off-site research and testing. Regulatory interface with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality and Legal to technically substantiate product efficacy, attributes and marketing claims.
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) plus at least 5 years of experience in food product development.
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