ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER IN THE MARKETING DEPT.

Microflex ? The Most Trusted Names in Gloves ? has been a leader in the disposable hand protection industry since 1988. Microflex serves a wide variety of markets and is in the midst of expanding its product portfolio with a number of new products ready to launch in the pipeline. Now is the perfect time to join our Marketing team! You will have a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact as a key contributor to a fast-paced, growing environment!



PURPOSE OF JOB

This position helps the Product Manager plan, develop, and implement product line marketing strategies to achieve sales forecasts.  The Assistant Product Manager will develop a solid understanding of the competitive environment to include market share, product positioning, channel strategies, new products, product comparisons, market pricing, product promotions, and other related activities.  This individual provides support by helping to manage projects and programs which create demand and maximize opportunities to satisfy customer needs that achieve the objectives of the business. The Assistant Product Manager will also be responsible for helping support the marketing efforts of existing products to maximize market penetration and effectively manage the product life cycle process.  This position will require moderate supervision and will be responsible for the coordination and execution of the plans necessary to achieve the growth objectives.  This position reports to the Director of Marketing.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Product Manager will work closely with the Medical and Industrial Product Managers to manage Microflex?s product lines and achieve our business goals. Responsibilities will be varied over time and are likely to include: 
Analyzing data to provide conclusions and insights on Microflex products and competitive activity. Making sound business recommendations to leadership team based on these analyses.Taking leadership role in assigned projects, which may include development of selling and training materials or promotional materials, analyzing and publishing sales trends by product line and by market, resolution of business or technical issues that arise with products, etc. Owning the process to regularly profile, test, and catalogue competitive information to become the Microflex Medical and Industrial market industry expert on competitive intelligence.Conducting market research to evaluate and publish information on market share, market trends, and segment penetration opportunities by product and by SBU.Creating and updating volume/demand forecasts by product line


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:BA or BS degree in marketing, technical, clinical or scientific field required.

Experience: At least 0 - 2 years experience as a Product Manager  Previous consumables marketing experience preferred.

Skills:PC proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Solid research and analysis skills.Self-starter who anticipates problems, spots opportunities and takes a proactive approach to responsibilities.Demonstrated ability to achieve results by working effectively as part of a team.High level of energy and passion for marketing.


 ***Prefer only local candidates***


Pay Range starts at $43,352* *Starting range is discretionary upon Applicant's qualifications


Microflex offers personal growth plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), stock options, annual bonus, tuition reimbursement, and much more.


For further details about this position, please visit:  www.microflex.com
To apply, please email your resume to recruiter@microflex.com