Marketing Product Manager - Pharmaceutical (Permanent) - Gauteng iS0QV777R78M

Marketing Product Manager - Pharmaceutical (Permanent) - Gauteng - iS0QV777R78MPOSITION: PermanentCOMMENCEMENT: ASAPPURPOSE OF POSITION:The role is responsible for the management of product portfolio and all aspects of marketing of Pharma products.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Marketing ResponsibilitiesPreparation of annual marketing plans.Preparation of marketing strategies on a quarterly basis with input from the relevant managers.Planning and execution of promotional activities i.e. congresses, marketing campaigns and advertising.Financial ManagementPreparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast for product portfolio by liaising with relevant Managers.Analysing market and sales data and prepare Medium Term Strategies.Expense control - promotional budget and marketing expenses through discussions and decision making with Group Product Manager.Pricing and price list.Stock forecasting daily and monthly.Continuous stock forecasting and management.Corrective Actions. Customer LiaisonMaintain key customer contact by quarterly in-field visits to different regions. Maintain key opinion leader program.Strategic PlanningEvaluation of future opportunities by investigating market and analyzing available market research data.Evaluate new business opportunities and direction by analyzing field intelligence.AdministrativeCompile monthly reports on market related issues and sales to present to the Marketing Manager.Product ComplaintsLiaise with the Responsible Pharmacist regarding product complaints.Ensure follow-up of representatives to the customer to ensure good customer relationships and internal product related information flow.Scientific Support / Training Scientific training of sales force on new products added to portfolio in conjunction with Scientific Support Manager·Basic training of newly appointed employees in other departmentsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Degree in health sciences essential plus a business studies and/or marketing qualification.5 years in a sales environment in a related field. 3- 5 years as a product/brand manager in a related field.Undergraduate or postgraduate marketing qualification, as well as experience in digital marketing would be an advantage.Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) fluent in English.Intermediate to advanced level computer literacy (MS Office Suite)Competencies:The ability to recognize opportunities for new services and products and to act accordingly, taking measured risks into account.Customer orientationAbility to meet deadlines & attention to detailGoal & result orientationSense of Market and future trendsLeadership CompetencyPlanning & OrganizingCommunication and negotiationTeamworkPassion for successConflict ManagementNetworking (Cooperation)#pharma #pharmamarketing #isanqajobs #isanqa #isanqaresouring