Associate Product Manager
Associate Product Manager
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Job Description
How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 177 years
Here at ZEISS we certainly can! As the pioneers of science ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fastpaced world meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research Medical Technology Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42000 employees and have over 4000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference come join the team!
Whats the role
The Associate Product Manager has oversight and responsibility to implement the strategic plan and guide the product direction throughout the product lifecycle for their assigned product portfolio with the U.S. Defines and implements a 1218month product strategy that provides longterm profitable revenue growth; successful definition and set up of new products that meet the needs of the target customer labs and channel partners in a timely/profitable manner; manage the current year operational plans; partner with other functions to achieve desired results. In addition the Associate Product Manager holds overall responsibility for the GotoMarket strategy and implementation of designated products.
Sound Interesting Heres what youll do:
Gather and analyze market information and identify market opportunities
Introduce new products and forecast associated revenue.
Oversee daytoday product management activities. Define necessary associated measures (initiation of product developments planning the support of product launches gotomarket measures)
Monitor the sales and turnover development of the assigned product segments
Manage product discontinuation roadmap
Develop positioning messaging
Business/category needs assessment and recommended solutions
Oversee pricing strategy based on market demand and competitive environment
Interface with the Global product team
Oversee and contribute to the production of technical B2B and B2C collateral and materials
Develop financial business cases for all new products including corporate approvals
Provide project Leadership for crossfunctional initiatives
Develop and execute annual product promotional calendar working closely with the Marketing Sales and IT teams.
Complete all relevant documentation and get approvals from direct manager and any required leadership team members. Documentation includes but is not limited to: the Program Data Sheet Creative Briefs messaging documents sellin/training presentations and customerfacing materials.
Collaborate with marketing and sales to generate ideas for campaigns.
Experience working with Microsoft suite of products and other mainstream productivity apps (TEAMS MIRO ZOOM SalesForce)
Create compelling and clear PowerPoint presentations and business cases.
Generate copy and content for collateral and campaigns.
Support the Sales Organization in the preparation of Program and Promotional training materials including format content and delivery.
Develop promotional collateral to market promotions to targeted prospects utilizing appropriate online and offline vehicles.
Effectively maintains good working relationships with a network field Sales Representatives and key stakeholders
Some interest in science/technology in order to demonstrate a deep understanding of how products are made and what features distinguish them
Conduct and report postpromotion analysis including ROI metrics.
Effective at delivering presentations to midlarge audiences
Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership
Do you qualify
Bachelors degree in relevant field
In lieu of a degree 5 years of relevant product management experience in Consumer or Healthcarerelated industries required
2 years of product management and categorybuilding experience in Consumer or Healthcarerelated industries required
2 years of experience as Product Manager in Consumer or Healthcarerelated industries preferred
2 years of gotomarket marketing experience in Consumer or Healthcarerelated industries preferred
2 years of optical industry experience preferred
2 years of experience working in regulated environments
2 years of experience conducting periodic product training sessions
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
Ability to travel within the United States and Internationally
Experience working in a multinational brand company
Proven track record in project management including managing contributions of remote teams
Experience with BTB and BTC activities
Experience in planning and budgeting process including financial business cases
We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick payfrom your first day
ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina ChoingZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race color religion creed sex gender marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition military or veteran status citizen status sexual orientation pregnancy (includes childbirth breastfeeding or related medical condition) genetic predisposition carrier status gender expression or identity including transgender identity or any other class or characteristic protected by federal state or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates including relatives and friends).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
