Job Title:  Product Manager

Position Summary

The Product Manager will create diverse global marketing strategies enterprise-wide, conduct product lifecycle management (product concept through post-commercialization) activities, and define product roadmaps to drive product line growth across various country markets throughout the globe (e.g. countries in North America, Latin America, EMEA).   The individual will collaborate with various global stakeholders, including country-specific commercial and sales managers, marketing communications, regulatory, quality and manufacturing to ensure that market needs are met, developed and executed to ensure profitable growth within designated product portfolios. 

• This position will work in the Healthcare segment and the portfolio encompasses STERIS Chemical & Cleaning indicator products.
• This position is based in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.  You will work onsite 3 days per week.
• Domestic travel required, up to 25% of time. Some international travel may be required.

Duties

Creates global marketing strategies and tactics with insight from Manager for the designated product line consistent with the business unit strategies and objectives and in support of achieving established revenue, margin, and market share goals and driving leadership positions in the market.

1. Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership on the development/execution of action plans and new product launches including forecasting and financial planning/business case development; market potential/opportunity and target share; value proposition creation; competitive analysis and market trends; market pricing; product life cycle planning; product training.
2. Develops detailed strategic road map for the development of product/business in alignment with strategic plan.
3. Creates the marketing plan and assesses strength and sustainability of the strategic choices for designated product line.

Utilizes detailed analysis techniques regarding market trends, segment sizes, growth opportunities, competitive landscape, feasibility, profitability, product/ positioning, Voice of the Customer, Customer insights, market environment, and other critical areas.   

1. Collects data and evidence to develop strategies that strengthen value propositions.
2. Gathers insights across markets to determine similarities, develop archetypes.
3. Supports and communicates cross-functionally to gather critical information and/or navigate challenges, including Customers, R&D, sales, quality, regulatory, finance, operations, etc. 

Leads the creation and development of product position.

1. Develops and establishes sustaining positioning  for products/brands.
2. Recommends and develops tactical initiatives that leverage unique  Customer segments and needs to establish a competitive advantage.
3. Prioritizes new product and lifecycle enhancements/management across products and markets that maximizes the value of the portfolio.

Delivers product to market through strategic marketing, communications, promotions, training, and other effective methods  in support of achieving the value proposition and future brand/product growth and sustainability.

1. Drives strong two-way relationships with sales management that result in aligned marketing and sales planning and strategies. 
2. Collaborates with marketing communications team for effective product collateral and promotional materials.
3. Collaborates with training specialists to develop training for sales and pertinent sales support staff. Delivers sales training and/or Customer presentations.

Note: Full details of job description to be shared during interview

Required Experience

• BA or BS degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field
• 5 years of relevant business experience
• 5 years of experience in Product Management /Marketing 

Preferred Experience

• MBA preferred
• Medical device product marketing experience preferred
• International business and marketing experience preferred 

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective strategy implementation, planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to effectively apply business acumen, including financial, market and industry trends, and market analytics.
• Demonstrated initiative. 

What we offer

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.    

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