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Brand Manager Incontinence Benelux
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and result-oriented Brand Manager specialized in incontinence products for the Benelux. You will report to the Sales & Marketing Director Benelux.
You are responsible for the optimal development of the entire product range. This is in close cooperation with the Marketing colleagues, Business Units, and Head Office to achieve the set objectives.
In this position, you gather and share knowledge about the market, customers, and competition; follow trends and developments; and propose solutions to quickly respond to changes and opportunities.
This role is a great opportunity for a passionate professional willing to invest and develop as a Brand Manager within an international environment (homeworking possible up to 2 days per week).
The Brand Manager Incontinence Benelux will contribute to the development of our organization by:
Responsibilities
Product Management and Marketing:
* Actively participating in drafting the marketing strategy and local sales plans for the entire product range, in close cooperation with the Sales & Marketing Director.
* Developing, implementing, and evaluating the marketing plan with activities aimed at increasing sales and maximizing profits.
* Developing and implementing the local pricing strategy and guidelines in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing Director.
* Locally adapting the product positioning and selling arguments so that the sales team can successfully sell the products.
* Ensuring training of the sales team and other employees to ensure optimal product and market knowledge.
* Ensuring the effective preparation, execution, and follow-up of local and global launches.
* Working closely with the Supply Chain department on product forecasting, availability, and stock management.
* Providing the product catalogue, technical sheets, product documentation, and other sales tools.
* Managing the allocated marketing budget efficiently.
* Answering questions from customers or employees regarding products or marketing activities.
Strategic Marketing and External Relations:
* Gathering and sharing knowledge about the market, customers, and competition; following trends and developments; and proposing solutions to quickly respond to changes and opportunities.
* Building and maintaining contacts with key opinion leaders, accompanying the sales team to customers, and making external presentations where necessary.
* Organizing and participating in trade fairs, conferences, symposia, and other events with customers.
* Representing the company at external meetings.
* Maintaining a positive, effective, and close dialogue with international colleagues and business divisions.
* Reporting weekly to the Sales & Marketing Director Benelux on the progress and results of activities and projects, sales results, market situation, etc.
The position is based in Belgium – Saintes, with regular travel to the Netherlands (max. 10% of the time) as an essential part of this role to collaborate with our teams and attend meetings.
Qualifications
To make this position a success, we are looking for someone who fulfills the function described above, has an interest in the culture of Paul Hartmann, and shares its values.
In addition, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, or a nurse with outstanding commercial skills.
* At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a similar job within an international environment.
* Experience within the incontinence business is considered an asset.
* Excellent language skills in Dutch, French, and English, written and spoken.
* Ability to work independently is a must.
* Strongly driven by results, customer-oriented, and acts as a true marketing professional.
* Commercial insight along with marketing knowledge.
* Entrepreneurial and skilled communicator, with strong persuasive abilities.
* Ability to operate on both operational and strategic levels; proactive with a helicopter view.
* High performer, customer-oriented, and passionate team player.
* Flexible, energetic, committed, and reliable with a strong nose for business opportunities and sense of initiative.
To test the suitability of the candidate, an assessment may be part of the procedure.
We offer development opportunities and an appealing labor package, including:
* A full-time permanent contract (38 hours/week).
* 34 days of annual leave for an optimal work-life balance.
* Homeworking possible up to 2 days per week.
* An annual bonus based on performance, rewarding your contribution to Hartmann's success.
* A company pension plan.
* Health insurance plan.
* A company car with fuel card for your travels.
* Meal vouchers and Eco vouchers.
Shape your career with us and be part of our healthcare mission.
Does this sound like the dream job for you? We look forward to your application (CV and cover letter)!
Your personal contact: Vincent Goerens, Junior Human Resources Business Partner.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application via our online portal to Vincent Goerens.
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