ZEISS Group · 15 hours ago
Head of Marketing
ZEISS Group is a pioneer in science with over 178 years of experience, specializing in cutting-edge technologies across various sectors. The Senior Director Marketing will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies for the Surgical Field of Business, managing budgeting and supporting sales efforts in the United States.
Responsibilities
Direct U.S. FOB Marketing organization to achieve annual sales and profit plans
Assist in the development of the FOB Market plan products and develop and execute the local implementation
Develop successful working relationships with Field of Business Leadership, Business Sector Leadership and product development to ensure all current and future product developments are supported with timely and effective communications programs for common goals of the business
Contribute to new product development plans and programs, including the successful launch of products to the FOB and the USA Market
Plan, organize, staff, train and develop CZMI’s FOB marketing personnel
Develop, implement and manage annual budget, compensation plan and motivational programs for department personnel
Plan, organize, staff, train and develop CZMI’s FOB marketing personnel
Interact with all levels of the organization, customers, KOL’s, vendors and industry competitors
Manage Product Marketing Managers
Plan, organize and conduct meetings and discussion groups, including annual sales and interim sales management meetings
Develop and manage promotional plans and materials for major trade shows
Support Sales organization in upgrading, changing, motivating, managing and maintaining “elite” direct and distributor network
Identify and develop new local strategic alliances to broaden CZMI’s commercial opportunities
Capitalize on fresh revenue opportunities; implement for maximum effect within distribution channel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus
Minimum 12 years of progressive marketing and sales/sales management experience, or related experience, preferably in the medical device industry
Minimum 5 years personnel management experience required
Capital equipment experience in the medical / surgical setting (e.g. Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental) essential
Strong direct and distributor sales/” downstream marketing” experience mandatory
Strong marketing leadership and decision-making skills critical
Successful experience managing and leading professional staff
Polished oral presentation and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and ability to clearly communicate policy decisions company strategy and vision
Experienced knowledge of financial analysis and analysis tools (i.e. spreadsheets, etc.)
Organizational agility to work across functions, business sectors and customers and markets
Experience and awareness of working in multi-cultural businesses – peers, customers, etc
Preferred
Distributor management experience preferred
Visualization systems are a plus
Experience in other functional areas, product marketing, product development, sales, finance and other customer facing roles a plus
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
Company
ZEISS Group
Zeiss is a manufacturer of optical systems, industrial measurements, and medical devices.
Funding
Current Stage
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