Associate Product Manager- HEARTGARD Marketing

Support Brand Director and Brand Manager in the development and implementation of Heartgards marketing plan. Responsibilities include operational and administrative support during development, execution and implementation of key brand initiatives. Additional support in the areas of sales promotions, pricing updates and marketing communications.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Support development and execution of designated key projects, e.g. promotions, events, merchandising tools for sales teams, on time and on budget.

2. Key Marketing support for Sales team and Customer Care. Responsible for communicating programs, addressing questions/issues/ideas around implementation.

3. Support Brand Manager with relevant marketing agencies to achieve effective use of briefings, creative development, clear brand communications, fulfillment/execution of programs and post-analysis and billing.

4. Competitive intelligence and market information gathering, analysis and onward communication.

5. Monthly sales and market share reporting to Brand Director and Brand Manager through data collection, organization and presentations.

6. Liaise with internal stakeholders and 3rd party vendors / agencies.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree required, preferably in marketing or other related discipline.

2. At least 4 years of progressive business experience.

3. Sales or other experience in veterinary industry would be valuable.

4. An understanding of marketing processes with proven ability to support marketing campaigns.

5. Strong project management skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to collect data and conduct analysis for informal market insights.

7. Ability to work effectively influence others in cross functional teams.

8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capacity to effectively liaise with external marketing agencies.

Merial is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,600 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Merial is a Sanofi company. For more information, please see www.merial.com

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Merial Limited is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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