European Marketing Manager

Our client is a leading global organisation that manufacturers and supplies a wide range of consumable and capital laboratory equipment. Due to continued growth and the expansion of their portfolio, they are now looking to appoint a European Marketing Manager to manage and grow one of their leading brands worth over $300m in annual sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the short and mid-term Sales and Marketing Action Plans (SMAP) for European markets
• Support the development of strategies that contribute to the achievement of volume/mix, revenue and margin objectives/budget in alignment with the European business objectives
• Implement and support the European product portfolio strategies including pricing, positioning and promotion
• Participate as a key member of the European Marketing and Sales teams
• Develop and deliver communication packages for the sales team, customer service and distribution within budget
• Work with sales teams, customers and opinion leaders to validate trends, gain market intelligence and competitor information
• Monitor product demand for capacity planning, input and management of accurate product forecasting and budget
• Develop and support marketing research activities (Voice of Customer) as required for local, European and global initiatives.

• Degree level qualification
• Marketing business qualification desirable
• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory and /or Diagnostics environment is advantageous
• Broad understanding of healthcare market policies, management, tender management process and logistics
• Experience of direct report or team leadership
• Ability to work autonomously, and be capable of independently generating, prioritising and completing work
• Proven track to work in a complex environment with a multitude of geographically spread stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
• Self motivated with a desire for self-development
• An ability to show initiative
• Prepared to work away from home for extended periods
• A flexible team player.

Based on a strong capacity for analysis and synthesis, this person will be the main interface for new product launches between Worldwide, European manufacturing and Local markets.

This role will require significant travel to the European Head offices in Oxford, and travel throughout Europe. For the right person, this role could be based anywhere in Europe.

Please note that only candidates with EU work authorisation will be considered.

How to apply for the European Marketing Manager role:

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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion concerning the European Marketing Manager opportunity you can telephone Darren Spevick on +44 (0)1707 259333. Please be sure to quote 10412 in all correspondence relating to this role.