Job Description

What we\'re looking for:

The Product Manager has oversight and responsibility to implement the strategic plan and guides the product direction for their assigned product portfolio within Canada. The incumbent defines and implements a 12\xe2\x80\x9318 month product strategy that provides long-term profitable revenue growth; successful definition and set up of new products that meet the needs of the target customer, labs, and channel partners in a timely/profitable manner; manages the current year\xe2\x80\x99s operational plans; and partners with other functions to achieve desired results. In addition, the Product Manager holds overall responsibility for the Go-to-Market strategy and implementation of designated products.

What you\'ll do:

• Gathers and analyzes market information and identifies market opportunities
• Introduces new products and forecasts associated revenue
• Oversees day-to-day product management activities. Defines necessary associated measures (initiation of product developments, planning the support of product launches, go-to-market measures)
• Monitors the performance of all product categories. Providing weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews
• Manages product discontinuation roadmap
• Develops positioning messaging
• Conducts business/category needs assessment and recommended solutions
• Oversees pricing strategy based on market demand and competitive environment
• Interfaces with the Global product team
• Oversees and contributes to the production of technical B2B and B2C collateral and materials
• Develops financial business cases for all new products including corporate approvals
• Provides project leadership for cross-functional initiatives
• Develops and executes on annual product promotional calendar, working closely with the Marketing, Sales, and IT teams
• Completes all relevant documentation and obtains approvals from direct manager and any required leadership team members. Documentation includes but is not limited to: the Program Data Sheet, creative Briefs, messaging documents, sell-in/training presentations, and customer-facing materials
• Collaborates with marketing and sales to generate ideas for campaigns
• Supports the Sales organization in the preparation of program and promotional training materials, including format, content, and delivery
• Develops promotional collateral to market promotions to targeted prospects, utilizing appropriate online and offline vehicles/channels.
• Effectively maintains good working relationships with network Field Sales Representatives and key stakeholders
• Conducts and reports post-promotion analysis including ROI metrics
• Effective at delivering presentations to mid-large audiences
• Some \xe2\x80\x9cinterest in science/technology\xe2\x80\x9d in order to demonstrate a deep understanding of how products are made and what feature distinguish them
• Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership

Who you are:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related field
• 5+ years of product management and category-building experience in Consumer Goods or Healthcare-related industries required
• In lieu of degree 9 years of relevant product management experience in Consumer Goods or Healthcare-related industries required
• 2+ years of experience conducting periodic product training sessions
• 2 years of experience as Product Manager in Consumer Goods or Healthcare-related industries preferred
• 2 years of go-to-market marketing experience in Consumer Goods or Healthcare-related industries preferred
• 2 years of optical industry experience preferred
• 2 years of experience working in regulated environments

Additional Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience with B2B and B2C activities
• Experienced in planning and budgeting process including financial business cases
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, Bilingual English & French an asset
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Proven track record in project management, including managing contributions of remote teams
• Ability to travel (domestic 15-25%, international 5-10%)
• Experience working in a multi-national brand company preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft suite of products and other mainstream productivity apps
• (TEAMS, MIRO, ZOOM, SalesForce, etc.)

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: John Rapea

COVID-19 Considerations

At ZEISS our highest priority is the safety of our employees and Customers. As a result, we are adopting additional prevention measures to ensure the safety of our employees and Customers. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

Accommodation

ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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