Product Manager

<p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>At Getinge we have the passion to perform</p> <p> </p> <p>Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge, our passion is to secure that every person and community have access to the best possible care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives. </p> <p>Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Job Purpose:</p> <p>The Product Manager is the architect of the success for the product lines of assignment in the Country (Italy).</p> <p>He/she is also the information gateway between market, customers, sales force and company’s internal resources being the point of reference for all product related enquiries to enhance the customer satisfaction.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Duties and responsibilities:</p> <p> </p> <p>Market Analysis – Average time 30%</p> <ul> <li>Monitor competitors and market activities and prepare adequate analysis and reports; prepare the market strategy for his product line.</li> <li>Monitor, analyze and evaluate market trends and competitor activity to identify market opportunities in cooperation with the Marketing Manager.</li> <li>Adjust marketing strategy and execute it to meet changing markets and competitive conditions;</li> <li>Transpose and implement the global marketing strategies on the Italian market.</li> <li>To maintain the local pricing strategy within international guidelines to ensure profits are in line with or above expectations.</li> <li>Monitor sales performance of his product line.</li> <li>Submittal of monthly rolling forecasting by product family to MM.</li> <li>Preparation of yearly product marketing plan by product line.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Marketing strategies and activities – Average Time 50%</p> <ul> <li>Perform promotional product demonstration on the field.</li> <li>Support salesforce throughout the entire sales process.</li> <li>Develop and implement marketing plans and related change –according to the assigned budget- to reach established sales targets;</li> <li>Represent the product line to customers during congresses and meetings.</li> <li>Work closely with international colleagues to share knowledge, exchange experiences and address Group-wide issues.</li> <li>Allocate internal and external resources so that promotion campaigns are effective and appropriate for their intended audience in cooperation with Marketing Manager.</li> <li>Launching new products (if his line) in cooperation with the related Project Manager and Marketing Manager in order to achieve agreed sales and profit objectives.</li> <li>Identify and define the proper advertising channels to publish scientific materials in cooperation with Marketing Manager.</li> <li>Check Validated Brochures and marketing material translation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>In co-operation with the dedicated resources develop and secure competence within the sales organization.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Tender Management – Average Time 20%</p> <ul> <li>Analysis and the preparation of technical documentation required for participation in public tenders.</li> <li>Define technical configuration in coordination with the Sales department for tenders.</li> <li>Transmit the relevant documentation for the tender to the T&amp;O Department.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Experience:</p> <p> </p> <p>Key competencies/skills &amp; personal qualities:</p> <ul> <li>Complete product knowledge and preparation.</li> <li>Working effectively with cross-functional teams</li> <li>Strong presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)</li> <li>Strong problem solving skills</li> <li>Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority</li> <li>Competence on development of sales tools and collaterals</li> <li>Marketing dynamics knowledge</li> <li>Customers satisfaction oriented.</li> <li>Team Oriented.</li> <li>Interpersonal relationship skills.</li> <li>Open minded and creativity.</li> <li>Outstanding organizational skills.</li> <li>Positive thinking attitude.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Experiences: previous background and work experience as PS, PM or MKTG Specialist (at least 2 years)</p> <p> </p> <p>IT Skills: Microsoft Office package. Good level of knowledge of the platform Salesforce (CRM)</p> <p> </p> <p>Languages: Fluent Italian and fluent English.</p> <p> </p> <p>Education: at least technical diploma (preferable degree).</p> <p> </p> <p>About us  </p> <p>Getinge is on an exciting transformation journey constantly looking for new ways to innovate together with our customers to meet the healthcare challenges of the future. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to sustainability with a goal to be CO2 neutral by 2025. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility