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Job Summary

Company
Invacare Corporation
Location
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Entry Level
Job Reference Code
214615

Associate Product Manager (214615-072)

About the Job

Invacare Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor in the $8.0 billion worldwide market for medical equipment used in the home. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive line of health care products for the non-acute care environment, including the home health care, retail, and extended care markets.

Job Responsibilities:



  • Provide general support in the preparation and implementation of product marketing plans.

  • Conduct market analysis and forecasts regarding:

    • Size of markets

    • Competitive profiles/competitive analysis

    • Market trends

    • Buying habits/preferences/customer mix

    • Product packaging

    • Price Points

    • Strengths/weaknesses of Invacare product and competition



  • Prepare interpretation reports and summaries regarding market conditions and potential, product mix and pricing trends.

  • Prepare and present P&L reports, analysis and summaries

  • Provide direction for pricing and promotion to the organization

  • Review product instruction sheets, product manuals, labels, etc. to ensure accuracy in content and brand name presentation.

  • Oversee SKU rationalization and inventory management of product line.

  • Provide product training for field sales personnel.

  • Participate in department trade show preparation activities.

  • Drive tactical details of projects, including leading cross-functional teams, providing VOC, and overall marketing input.

  • Evaluates staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires, and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.

  • Develops a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual’s strengths to the benefit of the team.

  • Additional responsibilities as requested or required.



Minimum Qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent experience. MBA is a plus.

  • 2+ years of related experience (sales & marketing).

  • Able to handle multiple assignments both long and short term in nature

  • Excellent organizational skills. Attention to detail.

  • Motivated, self-starter, independent, results oriented and professional; willing to learn.

  • Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to function effectively under frequent deadlines.

  • Proven project management skills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and reporting tools (ie Business Objects, Discover).





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