Product Manager

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description: The Product Manager will be responsible for driving and executing marketing programs that support the Facial Protection category needs to build a sustainable and profitable business. This position is accountable for developing initiatives that help drive the key strategies for the business, as well as collaborating with key customers and stakeholders (both internal and external). The scope of responsibilities covers downstream marketing activities to support the development of the North American business. The position will report to the Director of Facial Protection and is accountable for understanding all aspects of the Facial Protection business.

Core Responsibilities: Play a critical role in maintaining and growing the Facial Protection PPE business serving as the internal and external subject matter expert for the Facial Protection portfolio category, working closely with the sales teams, regional marketing teams, key customers and leadership team through:
 

Business and Category Management

• Actively participate in monthly S&OP process through management and reporting of sales pipeline using salesforce.com working closely with the Demand Planning teams to

• ensure inventory levels are adequate to support current and future demand.

• Data analytics - gathering insights from multiple cross functional sources and synthesizing into a compelling story for the appropriate audience (customers, internal leadership, sales team) and perform data analysis to inform business decisions, forecast business results and infer manufacturing implications.

• Conceptualize and lead superior product and services initiatives to drive net sales, operating profit, and market share of the Facial Protection business unit.

• Provide leadership for commercial program development and execution (including pricing strategies, sales collaterals, training).

• Assist in the preparation of monthly business review and category forecast collateral and P&L analyses for Facial Protection business

•  Monitor the marketplace, collect business intelligence, perform market research, identify opportunities and craft offensive and defensive product strategies.

• Lead cross functional team in new product development projects.

• Commercial/Customer site visits and trade show attendance as required

Qualifying Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

• 3-5 years business experience, Product Management, Marketing and/or Sales required; Healthcare, Medical Device, Life Sciences preferred

• MBA desirable or equivalent experience

• Ability to work independently (self-motivated) and complete projects within required timeframes; bias for action.

• Operate with a sense of urgency, curiosity, and an aggressive desire to win.

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.