Title:  Manager, Product Management (OTC Products)

Job Title: Manager, Product Management

Channel: Drugstore Channel, Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Products:  Pharmaceutical, Medical Supplies, etc.

Job summary 

Develop and propose marketing plan, drive product and marketing strategies into implementation in order to achieve agreed sales target within controlled budget.

Essential Responsibilities:

•            Develop and define marketing plan and budget to support sales target achievement based on the strategic business plan guidelines from Brand Manager and client

•            Implement marketing activities according to the plan including the measurement of ROI

•            Provide market situation analysis, market intelligence and market research or survey to support key strategies excellence

•            Act as the key contact person for all product-related enquiries and work collaboratively with sales team to address any issues that may arise

•            Organize product presentation for targeted customers and consumers

•            Oversee  product training and promotional material for sales team

•            Closely liaison with client and other external third party for marketing activities

•            Strengthen and/or maintain close relationships with top key customers

•            Develop sales force effectiveness in part of professional sales presentation of Medical/Sales Representative (product knowledge related)

•            Ensure sufficient product inventory according to accurate inventory forecast Oversee stock carrying according to the agreement between Client and company

Leadership Responsibilities:

•            Manage team/function goals to ensure goals are well-defined and clearly communicated

•            Manage learning and development of team in the area of sales and DKSH behavior to achieve team/function goals 

•            Support sales forces structure excellence which provide healthy profit among each sales team

Job Requirements:

Functional skills and knowledge

•            Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry

•            Managerial Skill

•            Problem solving & Decision Making Skill

•            Negotiation skill

•            Result Oriented

Soft skills

•            Team Leadership Skill

•            Interpersonal Skill

•            People Management

Education

•            Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related fields

•            Master’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing would be advantage

Work experience

•            Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

•            Minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory level