Marketing Manager - Antibiotics & Dairy Portfolio

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Manager for the Ruminant portfolio – Antibiotics & Dairy Portfolio, will be responsible for defining strategy, planning, forecasting, product development, and ultimately be accountable for revenue growth and profitability for the various brands within the portfolio in alignment with the overall corporate objectives.

"Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan."

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portfolio management to maximize revenue and margin.

• Develop strategic marketing and business plans for the assigned product portfolio, including market and competitive analysis, brand positioning, pricing and development of a communication plan focused on both external and internal customers.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Participate in short-term and long-term financial planning, development of sales and operating budgets, management of and operating within approved financial parameters to enhance profitability; Operating plan preparation for assigned products.

• Responsible to manage the A & P budget for assignedproducts.

• Provide timely marketing materials and programs to the sales force and all channel partners in support of demand creation efforts.

• Develop a strong knowledge of competitive landscape and customer insights including managing all competitive intelligence.

• Establish and build strategic partnerships andrelationships

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Relevant Commercial qualification, BVSc, or equivalent Science Degree

• A marketing qualification will be anadvantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales or marketing role within the animal health / pharmaceutical industry

• Demonstrated success with product development and launching of new products would be advantageous.

• Good understanding of animal health and animal husbandry preferably with knowledge of the dairy and feedlot segment

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to think strategically.

• Comprehensive knowledge of marketingprocess

• Strong Communication and interpersonalskills

• Ability to identify and act on business opportunities.

• Strong problem solving and analyticalskills.

• Excellent verbal and written communicationskills

• Able to deliver effective presentations

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to drive and travel locally and internationally if required.

• May be requested to work extended hours and weekends for special events and/or training

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Team player

• Strong business acumen

• Act decisively

• Drive for results

• Demonstrates a high level of accountability

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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