Marketing Associate, Downstream
Job Details
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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
Who we want:
- Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision
- Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
- Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
What you will do:
Stryker's Upper Extremities division is focused on making better outcomes easier in Shoulder Arthroplasty. This business is dedicated to improving patient outcomes, simplifying complex procedures and embracing innovation in new, industry-leading ways. Product responsibilities for this position will be Shoulder Arthroplasty Hardware Solutions. Supports the development of marketing programs for a significant product or product category. Compiles and evaluates research on the market's product requirements and identifies enhancements to current features and functionality. Prepares product introductions and updates.
- Understand key competitors and their relative strengths/weaknesses
- Understand customer groups, including why customers buy the product or service
- Identify critical customer needs and preferences
- Provides customer feedback to marketing leadership
- Aid in the construction of the marketing plan
- Understand basic budget management principles
- Understand general marketing principles such as segmentation, targeting, and positioning
- Subject matter expert for applicable products/product lines and able to field technical questions
- Support sales training initiatives and programs throughout the year
- Support the on-label use and promotion of all products
- Understand and supports setting price and maintaining product or portfolio margin
- Aware of commonly used internal/external communication goals, tools and formats
- Use appropriate scorecards to track results
- Track existing KPIs and reports back to the organization
- Share basic customer satisfaction input trends with the salesforce
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related discipline required
- 0+ years of work experience required
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
- Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
- Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
What We Offer
- A winning team driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results
- Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients
- Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career
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About StrykerStryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com