Associate Manager, Downstream Marketing

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Who we want

• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do

As an Associate Manager, Downstream Marketing, you will lead a team to develop and direct effective marketing strategies for a Spine portfolio. You will work closely with the marketing and sales team to create critical documents that outline each marketing initiative's vision, goals, and tactics, such as the strategic plan, the annual marketing plan, and the product launch plans.

• Lead a team responsible for the downstream marketing strategy of a segment of the spine portfolio
• .Guide others to build and execute a well-written marketing plan
• Coach others on the market positioning and strengths/weaknesses of key competitors
• Share marketing intelligence and information with the team
• Establish pricing strategy, including contract pricing
• Coach others on how to utilize the product or portfolio structure to maximize brand equity
• Demonstrate financial acumen
• Develop an effective KPI strategy for the product portfolio
• Supervise others in their use of data collection, analysis, and reporting tools
• Lead a team of professionals: develop employees, which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures
• Promote an environment that fosters personal growth and development
• Hold team accountable to deliver high-quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities
• Collaborate and influence others on cross-functional teams, advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives

What you need

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA preferred
• 6+ years of work experience required
• 3+ years of medical device or marketing/sales experience preferred

Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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