Marketing Manager - Ruminants

Zoetis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health company seeks a Marketing Manager to oversee the Ruminant portfolio focused on vaccination and reproduction. The role requires strategic marketing planning, financial management, and revenue growth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science/Marketing and have 3-5 years of marketing experience with at least 2 years in the animal health industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of marketing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in sales or marketing in animal health/pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent presentation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management to maximize revenue and margin.
• Develop business plans including market and competitive analysis.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Participate in financial planning and budget development.
• Manage A & P budget for assigned products.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) / Marketing Degree

Job description

The Marketing Manager for the Ruminant portfolio - Vaccines & Reproduction, 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.

Position 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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) / Marketing Degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years marketing experience
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a sales or marketing role within the animal health / pharmaceutical industry
• 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
• Computer literate

About Zoetis: At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals.