Under the direction of the Director of Marketing , this position develops and assists with the implementation of sales and marketing programs for a specific product or product line, including developing and analyzing sales reports to provide market trends, providing support to both internal and external sales staff in answering product inquiries and establishing optimum levels of inventory within their respective portfolio. Customer facing responsibilities include presentations, sales calls and surgical case support. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Marketing team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.
This role is remote, however the preferred candidate will live near the Waterdown, Ontario Stryker location and have the ability to come into the office.
What you will do:
- Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
- Responsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results
- Develop and manage a comprehensive marketing program for the successful introduction, marketing and sale of assigned products. Program to address pricing and profitability strategies/requirements.
- Development and implementation of product launch initiatives and product phase out programs.
- Provide exceptional pre & post sale, product support and maintenance including field sales/visits, sale representative training, customer education and support.
- Evaluating trends in assigned segments to determine competitive threat or competing technologies, reviewing and analyzing product line sales trends to insure continued overall profitable growth and marketing position.
- Assist in the preparation of pricing proposals.
- Establish and monitor product life cycles (forecasting) and identify min and max inventory levels for products within portfolio.
- Develop core marketing materials for sales force and collaborate with US personnel to discuss new and emerging technologies.
- Review and manage conference / meeting requirements i.e. identify product and personnel needs.
- Facilitate product training requirements for sales force and other personnel.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager
- Abide by and support the policies set forth in the Stryker Code of Conduct
- Understand that compliance with the Code of Conduct, as it may be amended by Stryker Corporation from time to time, is a condition of continued employment with Stryker
- Conduct work in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations and in accordance with Stryker’s high ethical standards
- Report any violations of these policies and procedures to Stryker management or in the manner outlined in Stryker’s Ethics Hotline Policy
What you will need:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required Â
- 4+ years of work experience required Â
- Ability to travel (up to 30% of the time)
Preferred:
- Sciences, Kinesiology, Business or Marketing background preferred
- MBA preferred Â
- 2+ years medical device experience preferred Â
- 2+ years of marketing experience preferred