THE POSITION

We are looking for a Product Manager Companion Animals based in Johannesburg. This position will be responsible in developing, implementing, and monitoring the marketing strategies, brand plans and pet Therapeutics and Vaccines strategy throughout the veterinary channel. 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.

Tasks & 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

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and or diploma/degree in Marketing Management or a related qualification

• 3+ years of work experience in a previous product marketing management, field sales management or relevant work experience

• At least entry-level product management or related experience within the animal health or pharmaceutical industries or marketing agency experience

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with excellent presentation, facilitation, analytical and interpersonal skills

• Strong planning, organisation, 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

What’s Next?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

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Diversity & Inclusion @ BI

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or national origin.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunities employer. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Boehringer Ingelheim requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae. Boehringer Ingelheim South Africa (Pty) is strongly committed to diversity within its community and Employment Equity within the workplace, and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.

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