At HARTMANN, we’re all in to help, care, protect and grow. We support healthcare professionals, that they can focus on what really matters: to positively impact people´s life. We realize solutions that make a difference. And with your commitment you can grow on your job every day. At HARTMANN we believe in the difference you can make.

Join our team as Junior Product Manager (Continence Management)

Based at our Head Office in Heywood, Lancashire

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK

Position Overview

The UK Continence Management (CM) division has undergone significant transformation, to become an ecommerce driven business which is combined with multiple launches of innovative products and programmes Within this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day  management of our digital platforms  and the product portfolios across all channels. You will work within the CM commercial  team to ensure delivery of relevant plans and sales and marketing tactics to  meet customer and business needs and to ultimately deliver on the company objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Support the Strategic Ecommerce Manager in the execution and delivery of the B2C marketing plan to drive sales growth.
• Day-to-day management of HARTMANN platforms to maintain product catalogues, inventory, pricing, tactics and promotions to deliver the sales plan.
• Collaborate with Global colleagues participating in working groups to represent the UK and implement recommendations in our market.
• Plan and manage the CM product portfolio, aligning forecast impacts from across the business to feed into Supply Chain Management and coordinate product changes across the multidisciplinary UK teams.
• Plan, write and prepare a calendar of content for newsletters and social media, working with the Digital Content and Channel Manager.
• Support the Strategic Ecommerce Manager and Head of Sales & Marketing with preparation and launch of new products to the CM Division.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the ecommerce marketplace for incontinence with a keen focus on the B2C channels in which HARTMANN operates in the UK.
• Follow marketing processes to ensure compliance with internal quality management policies including samples processes and recording, artwork reference management and labelling.
• Support and attend National Sales Meetings.
• Attend marketing meetings, training courses and appraisal meetings with active participation, and support with the co-ordination of meetings within the team.
• Communicate with the Head of Sales & Marketing on all aspects of your role in line with agreed administration protocols.
• Undertake any other marketing tasks required that support achievement of personal, departmental and company objectives

Other Duties

• Ensure compliance with all company policy and procedures
• Carry out any other duties commensurate to the post as required by your Line Manager or a Senior Manager
• Variations to the role profile may be required from time to time and when this arises there will be a discussion with you.
• Occasional field visits and attendance at events or exhibitions to build an understanding of our markets, business areas and customer requirements
• To demonstrate and embed all company values, creating a positive and effective feedback culture

Person Specification

Qualification

Educated to degree level or have a higher education marketing qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar marketing role.
• Experience in management of Amazon Vendor and Seller portals and web CMS systems is desirable.
• Competent in tracking and demonstrating return on investment from marketing activities.
• Previous product management experience in ecommerce, retail, healthcare, cosmetics etc

• Experience of coordinating and working across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Attributes

• A high level of attention to detail to ensure compliance to corporate brand guidelines.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel, Powerpoint, OneDrive and MS Teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills required as well as excellent communication and presentation skills, able to work with a variety of individuals both across the business and external customers.
• Customer orientated always considering what are the needs for the end user.
• Ability to plan and manage workload autonomously, managing a variety of tasks at any given time.
• Self-starter able to demonstrate initiative.
• Located close enough to commute into our Heywood HQ a minimum of 2 days per week.
• Basic understanding of how to use a CRM system e.g., Salesforce.com (desirable).

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