Regional Marketing Representative

Please consider before applying: This position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular onsite presence at our Shakopee facility three days per week.

Position Overview:

The primary role of the Regional Marketing Representative is to provide localized marketing planning and support for hearing care professionals working with ReSound in an identified area of the US. The position will also be responsible for introducing new marketing and support programs to those ReSound customers as well as leading a forward-thinking approach to marketing planning and tactic execution.

Essential Functions:

Customer Interaction & Consulting:

• Provide primary point of contact for customers seeking support of their marketing efforts.
• Work alongside sales representatives to develop local market customer plans and identify local marketing opportunities.
• Participate in conference calls and/or meetings with key customers and prospective customers to discuss marketing opportunities and share ReSound marketing capabilities.
• Provide experience & data-backed advice to customers when requested on:
• General effectiveness of specific marketing ideas in a given market
• Recommended timing of various marketing vehicles to optimize effectiveness
• Advice on how to enhance their marketing ROI
• Follow-up with accounts reviewing program post-mortem

Project Execution:

• Facilitate execution of customized marketing projects for customers through internal and external resources. Projects include traditional tactics (Newspaper ads brochures direct mail referral programs) and digital tactics (website SEO paid search display ads Google/Facebook ads redirect and social media).

Vendor Interaction:

• Work with existing and new vendors to complete project requests on behalf of ReSound customers.
• Effectively communicate through proofing process as intermediary between vendor and customer. Responsible from project inception through completion.

Reporting:

• Will be responsible to document marketing data for analysis.
• Documentation happens within PM software-based system.
• Regional Marketing Representative will be responsible for providing and presenting to small groups on multiple reports detailing accounts projects and efficacy of programs where applicable.
• Regional Marketing Representative will be responsible for providing and presenting a quarterly summary report to assigned sales region representatives & marketing peers.

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position):

• Effective verbal presentation and written communication. Phone and email main communication platforms
• Detail oriented and results driven
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and prioritize work with a variety of internal and external customers
• Ability to work well with customers to understand their objectives align on recommendations and implement plans to reach goals
• Demonstrated capability to engage stakeholders regarding marketing advice
• Ability to work with multiple projects simultaneously and ensure high-quality execution
• Ability to effectively communicate the strategic rationale of various marketing programs as they relate to enhancing growth in each account
• Ability to understand opportunity identification and prioritization as it relates to meeting targets
• Understanding of Resounds product line and how it can be leveraged to drive more business or garner competitive share
• An understanding of the hearing instrument business from both a manufacturer and dispenser point of view

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in marketing or a business-related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years marketing experience
• Experience in medical device or hearing industry
• Experience with franchise or small-business owners

Travel: Limited travel may be required. 2-3 trips per year.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• The target annual compensation for this position can range from $70000.00 - $90000.00 with a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of the fiscal year-end.
• Compensation for roles at GN depends on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location role skill set and level of experience
• To remain competitive GN offers a competitive benefits package including annual bonuses health insurance a 401(k) plan and paid vacation and holidays

Working Environment:

Combination of office setting and remote (home-based) work. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays are mandatory in-office days.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk/workstation are required. Regular use of phone computer and email is essential. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week

We encourage you to apply:

We highly value a mindset motivation and energy that aligns with our core values to not only ensure growth for you but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process:

GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound enabling you to hear more do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Founded in 1869 GN group today has more than 6000 employees.

Disability Accommodation:

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GN brings people closer through our advanced intelligent hearing audio video and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation we deliver technology that enhances the senses of hearing and sight. We enable people with hearing loss overcome real-life problems improve communication and collaboration for businesses and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.

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