Marketing Manager - Ruminants

Zoetis


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Manager for the Ruminant portfolio - Vaccines & Reproduction, 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.

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 assigned products
  • 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 and relationships
Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) / Marketing Degree or equivalent
* 3-5 years marketing experience
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in a sales or marketing role within the animal health / pharmaceutical industry

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to think strategically
* Comprehensive knowledge of marketing process
* Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to identify and act on business opportunities
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to deliver effective presentations
* Computer Literate


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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