Marketing Manager – Ruminants

MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Manager for the Ruminant portfolio, focusing on Antibiotics and Dairy. The role involves defining strategy, planning, and ensuring revenue growth for various brands. Candidates should have at least 5 years of marketing experience in the animal health industry, demonstrate strong strategic and communication skills, and hold a relevant commercial qualification. This role may require travel and extended hours as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales or marketing within animal health/pharmaceutical.
• Successful experience with product development and launches.
• Good understanding of animal health and husbandry, preferably dairy and feedlot.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ruminant portfolio to maximize revenue and margin.
• Develop strategic marketing and business plans for assigned products.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Participate in financial planning and budget management.
• Manage A & P budget for products.
• Provide timely marketing materials for sales and channels.
• Develop competitive intelligence and customer insights.
• Establish strategic partnerships and relationships.

Skills

Ability to think strategically

Comprehensive knowledge of marketing process

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to identify and act on business opportunities

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to deliver effective presentations

Ability to drive and travel locally and internationally if required

May work extended hours and weekends for events

Education

Relevant Commercial qualification, BVSc, or equivalent Science Degree

A marketing qualification

Job description

Job Purpose :

• The Marketing Manager for the Ruminant portfolio – Antibiotics & Dairy Portfolio, will be responsible for defining strategy, planning, forecasting, product development, and ultimately be accountable for revenue growth and profitability for the various brands within the portfolio in alignment with the overall corporate objectives

Key Responsibilities :

• Portfolio management to maximize revenue and margin.
• Develop strategic marketing and business plans for the assigned product portfolio, including market and competitive analysis, brand positioning, pricing and development of a communication plan focused on both external and internal customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Participate in short-term and long-term financial planning, development of sales and operating budgets, management of and operating within approved financial parameters to enhance profitability; Operating plan preparation for assigned products.
• Responsible to manage the A & P budget for assigned products.
• Provide timely marketing materials and programs to the sales force and all channel partners in support of demand creation efforts.
• Develop a strong knowledge of competitive landscape and customer insights including managing all competitive intelligence.
• Establish and build strategic partnerships and relationships

Education :

• Relevant Commercial qualification, BVSc, or equivalent Science Degree
• A marketing qualification will be an advantage.

Experience :

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sales or marketing role within the animal health / pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated success with product development and launching of new products would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of animal health and animal husbandry preferably with knowledge of the dairy and feedlot segment

Skills :

• Ability to think strategically.
• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing process
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify and act on business opportunities.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to deliver effective presentations
• Ability to drive and travel locally and internationally if required.
• May be requested to work extended hours and weekends for special events and / or training

Attributes :

• Team player
• Strong business acumen
• Act decisively
• Drive for results
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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