Product Manager, TEM EMEA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager develops, implements, and manages product marketing activities to maximize sales of assigned product lines. Coordinates multi-disciplinary team activities with sales, product development and operations personnel. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Other duties may be assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates market opportunities for present and future products and recommends market potential in assigned product range.
• Writes business and marketing plans to include; market development, sales promotion, distribution, pricing, sales forecasts, market trends and market potential.
• Maintain strong relationships with sales staff and customers, follow up on new product launches, customer needs assessment, and sales promotion for market feedback.
• Reviews customer, sales and internal quality complaints and suggestions relative to assigned products and proactively relays information to appropriate departments with follow-up.
• Plan and co-ordinate new product launches, obsolescence programs and product updates. Responsible for all communications, support materials and deliverables to ensure successful market penetration.
• Coordinate and approve advertising on assigned projects within predetermined budget specifications.
• Responsible for all list pricing in EMEA including monitoring of actual asp’s and gross margins achieved by country and execution of annual pricing policy amendments.
• Attends international congresses related to the product line he\she is responsible for.
• Delivers training to internal and external stakeholders.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At Least 5 years experience in a Product Management/Marketing.
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Windows, MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must be competent to import and manipulate data using spreadsheets for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Fluency in English language necessary.
• Educated to Bachelor Degree Level required. Masters preferred.
• Organization Skills: Organize information quickly and multi-task to meet commitments. Ability to work independently, accept accountability, and be self motivated.
• Presentation Skills: Develop and implement product training programs.
• Interpersonal: Collaborate, negotiate, and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Problem Solving Skills: Analytical, strategic thinker with logic and research skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of people having backgrounds, education and experience.
• Public speaking skills with the capacity to present in front of large groups of individuals.
• Good capability to analyze and quantify external data\trends and show the outcomes in an appropriate way.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Manages and leads employees.
• Communicates company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to team.
• Motivates team members and assesses performance. Provides help to management, including hiring and training, and keeps management updated on team performance.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimum 30%.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anaesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: (877) 880-8588. The description above represents the most significant duties of this role but is not all inclusive. Other work assignments comparable to the level of responsibility indicated above may be required. Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer