Marketing Associate

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:

Works on the planning and implementation of projects that support the marketing function. Interacts directly with product managers to identify new marketing opportunities, prepares regular marketing activity reports, and responds to questions from the sales organization. Works individually or with a team in recommending action, scheduling, and planning projects, estimating cost and managing projects to completion. May identify, evaluate, and recommend marketing opportunities consistent with product line objectives; provides pre- and post-sale marketing support to distributors, OEMs, and resellers; and supports public relations through researching, writing and editing press releases.

• Will provide sales support by answering and/or resolving customer questions and /or issues on assigned products via telephone, e-mail and sometimes in person
• May develop and/or initiate the development and production of marketing support material (e.g. product brochures, Apps, videos, etc.)
• Will assist in the marketing of our products through exhibits, trade shows and educational lab execution
• Will provide marketing or sales training to others as requested
• May provide input in the new product development process and collect Voice of the Customer (VOC) feedback on new product concepts
• Will work with sales representatives and engineering teams to identify and implement improvements to existing products
• Will develop and execute strategies for communicating product-related updates to sales representatives
• Will support development of the Surgical Marketing knowledge management system through creation of new sales support tools and refinement of existing tools
• Will work closely with Relationship Management team and Operations team to understand production capacity, build schedules, and stocking schedules for assigned products
• Will coordinate with Distribution Team and Sales Representatives to effectively allocate products to customers in times of short supply.
• Will work with Customer Care Team to understand complaint handling, Quality, and Service processes, and will communicate these processes to Sales Representatives as needed
• May support key product trials, presentations or installations as directed by Brand Manager
• Will submit periodic reports on assigned topics

What you need:

• B.B.A. or B.S. in any field (emphasis in marketing or a related discipline preferred)
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
• 1+ years in a marketing, sales or related position.
• Field sales training with key Sales Representatives

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

Learn more about Stryker:
https://www.stryker.com/