Associate Manager, Product

Position Summary                                                                                                           The Associate Product Manager (APM) collaborates with the Product Managers and is responsible for researching, understanding, and communicating the

needs of suppliers to identify opportunities for the company. The APM will assist in setting the objectives and building a strategic product roadmap that fits with the overall strategy of the company. It is their job to coordinate activities between teams, including contracts, pricing, marketing and customer support to ensure a successful product launch.

Dimension:

Annual sales of $4 Billion Dollars.

 Essential Functions and Duties                                                                                

• The APM will work closely with the Product Managers to learn strategic product development. They will collaborate to increase the profitability of existing products as well as develop new product launches for their assigned vendors. Their job is to understand and represent the needs of the supplier and define a vision for the product.
• Under the supervision of the Product Manager, the APM will coordinate the activities to market the product, including product and pricing research, market trend analysis, competitive analysis, profitability analysis and forecasting.
• Responsible for the development of the manufacturer relationships, assisting with the negotiation of optimal terms and tracking all service fees to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with operational teams including purchasing, sales ops, sales reps, finance, marketing and customer service to ensure each team’s qualifications are met when implementing and managing initiatives.
• The APM aligns product launch activities with marketing activities. They will implement the approved marketing initiatives including brand development and collateral creation which includes the core positioning and messaging for the product.
• Provide the sales team and customer service with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product. This involves printed and electronic promotional material, product training, and relevant clinical papers/materials for category industry.
• Work with the purchasing department to inform of purchase requirements and to deliver approved revenue and purchasing forecasts monthly or as needed.
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research.
• Review product data to ensure that the field is kept up to date on new

developments regarding the Company’s or competitors’ products.

• Act as point of first reference for all product related inquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues to address any issues that may arise.
• Continuously strive to improve processes, service quality to internal and external customers, and employee relations. Collaborate with IT for continued process improvement.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, networking events and manufacturer conferences as required.
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose; Display loyalty to the

Company and its organizational values.

• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience                                                   

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Required Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent excel skills including the ability to use pivot tables, perform averages, weighted averages, calculate profit margins, or demonstrate the competency to learn.
• Must be creative and innovative in problem solving and the formulation of solutions.
• Must be a person who is able to effectively work on several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate great initiative and motivation in approaching their workload and enthusiasm to learn new interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with team members at every level.

 Physical requirements                                                                                                   Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.

 Mental Demands                                                                                                              Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

 Direct Reports                                                                                                                  

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EEO Statement

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.