Product Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Code Red Recruitment

Code Red Recruitment

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

My client is currently looking for a Product Manager that will be office based, but will be doing some partial travelling.

Overall objective of Job Function
Responsible to build brands and to improve Market Share in line to Market Growth. Responsible for product planning, marketing and representative training.

This includes product management throughout the lifecycle of the product and working closely with the Sales and Regulatory Affairs department to deliver viable products into the South African market.

Product Management

Manage external suppliers and agencies.
Plan conference and cycle meetings
Plan and attend marketing related functions and events.
Review and recommend all promotional materials.
Develop and oversee electronic and printing marketing.
Identify branding/marketing opportunities.
Research market sectors to determine requirements and development and

- implement marketing plans for new products launches and current products.

Propose and manage the marketing budget.
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the products and organisations.
Work in conjunction with the RA Department and BD to identify products for filling and registration that is in line with company strategy.
Support the field force activities by taking into consideration the marketing strengths relative to competitors, selling opportunities, customer's needs and buying trends.

Data Management

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Data analysis utilizing tools such as IMS & Impact RX as and when required.
Presentation of data to the management team as and when required.

Training Management

Product and disease/condition training for representatives
Acquiring recent journals articles to keep representatives updated on new developments regarding the products they are detailing and/or the disease

- entities related to their products.

Working with representatives in field periodically to ensure proficiency in both

- product knowledge and the accompanying sales messages.

Development of tests and assignments to assess representative competency

- and identify problem areas to be targeted.

Basic Competencies and minimum experience
- (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Knowledge:

Analytical, financial, budgeting and forecasting skills would be required. Brand/Product/Commercial Management experience
Insight generation and research knowledge are essential.
Line management experience in a marketing environment would be an advantage. Previous sales experience would be beneficial.

Skills:

Business and Commercial acumen Analytical skills
Innovative and strategic thinking Project management
Networking ability
Sense of urgency
Prioritizing and planning
Influential and impactful communication and presentation skills
Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
Solutions and service orientated.
Financial Budgeting & Forecasting skills Decisionmaking skills
Negotiating skills

Attributes:

Must be ambitious, a gogetter and dedicated.
Must be able to use initiative and delegate work efficiently. Able to work under pressure and work at a quick pace.

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Minimum Qualifications:_

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Health Science qualification or Commercial Bachelor's Degree_
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B.Sc or relevant Business Degree/Diploma_
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Pharmaceutical experience_
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Extensive product knowledge (Anti-Infectives, CVS, Allergy, Respiratory, ARV & Pain)_
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Experience Required_
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3+ years Pharmaceutical/Marketing industry experience_
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Must have the ability to interpret, analysis and present Rx and IMS data for_
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support of business decisions and analyzing market trends/potentials of products._

Salary:
Market related + benefits

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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