Job 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