Overview
Post Date May 29, Number WEBCO Job Function Marketing Location Uruguay Country Uruguay
About the Position
Job Summary
To coordinate the Marketing department at a strategic level (present and future), guaranteeing that the strategy defined is implemented with efficiency in order to obtain the planned results, or even better than expected. Besides strategy, also communication, events’ organization and the diversity & inclusion pillar are part of the responsibilities of this role..
Key Accountabilities
- Definition of the marketing strategy, present and future, based on Werfen's global strategy and the local needs and objectives.
- To work close to the Business Unit Managers (BUM) participating in the definition and monitoring the implementation of the strategy of each of the business units (BU).
- To monitor and to guide regarding some tactics in order to guarantee a healthy margin for each BU, in line with (or above) the budget.
- To participate, together with the BUMs, Sales team, in the pricing strategy and product positioning.
- Continuous analysis of the competitive environment and customer trends.
- To prepare and monitor the annual marketing budget, taking into account the company's needs and strategic objectives, for example, deciding which events we should participate, support or sponsor.
- To manage the Marketing team, ensuring the motivation, efficiency, commitment and professionalism of all the team members.
- To work closely with the sales team, helping them to achieve commercial goals, providing the appropriate tools and materials and following up on meetings with direct customers and distributors.
- To have a strong network and interaction with the worldwide strategic business units (SBUs) of Werfen, sharing with them the main goals, the trends and the needs of the Colombian market.
- To guarantee that the internal and external communication follows Werfen’s corporate guidelines and covers the affiliate needs.
- To strengthen the diversity & inclusion pillar in Colombia with a proper strategy and proper actions.
- Always be close to local KOLs and create reliable professional relationships.
Networking / Key relationships
Marketing TeamIT TeamKAMsLogistic & CSFinance departmentWW SBUs Marketing teamsLATAM affiliatesMinimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position :
Education :
Lic. Laboratorio, Lic. Enfermeria o Bioquímico ClínicoWork experience :
Over 4 years of experience in Marketing or a mix in Marketing and SalesPrevious experience as a people’s managerPrevious Healthcare business (Pharma, Medical Devices or IVD) experience is a plus (not mandatory)Trainings / others :
Knowledgeable in Microsoft office (excel, powerpoint, word, others)
Languages :
English : Intermediate / Advanced / Fluent (minimum B2 in the international standards)Skills & Capabilities :
Strong verbal and written communication skillsAble to work well with diverse groups of peopleAnalytical skillsInspiring leadership and ability to develop high performance teamsPro-active and committedBusiness-focus and results-drivenPersuasive skills within the team, the Werfen network and customersAble to work in a challenging environmentPositive attitudeFast-learner and wish to always improveCapable of leading within cross-functional teamMulticultural awarenessTravel requirements :
30-50% of the time, depending on the needs.