Marketing Specialist

<p><b><span>Reconstruction Marketing Specialist – South Africa</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Life Unlimited.</span></b></p><p>At Smith&#43;Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.</p><p>We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.</p><p></p><p><b><span>What will you be doing?</span></b></p><p>The role will be responsible for the profitable marketing of all Smith &amp; Nephew Orthopaedics Reconstruction and Clinical Therapies products and the attainment of short-term agreed sales and profit targets, as well as devising and implementing marketing strategies that will ensure the short, medium and long-term profitability of the products within the portfolio.</p><p></p><p><b><span>What will you need to be successful?</span></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Establish and nurture the relationship between Key Contacts and Smith &amp; Nephew and commercialise these relationships.</li><li>Experience in establishing ongoing educational programmes on the Orthopaedic Reconstruction product portfolio and co-ordinating the programmes through academic and non-academic outlets throughout the country.</li><li>Experience in the formulation and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans for brands</li><li>The ability to keep abreast of local and international developments and trends in the marketplace.</li><li>Experience in compiling, presenting, and managing annual sales budgets.</li><li>Good customer relations and providing support to the sales force.</li><li>Developing and executing strategic marketing plans, including positioning, pricing, promotion, and new market opportunities</li></ul><ul><li>Drive product education through structured educational programmes, congresses, and workshops</li><li>Create and managing promotional and educational tools for sales teams and customers</li><li>Manage relationships with key opinion leaders and strategic customers nationally</li><li>Control marketing budgets including A&amp;P, Capex, and related costs</li><li>Collaborate with Demand Planning and Inventory teams to ensure optimal stock availability</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and identifying growth opportunities</li><li>Support the Sales Force through training, technical support, and joint customer engagement</li><li>Manage advertising, PR, and agency partners</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Successful candidates would need the following:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Matric Qualification and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare or health sciences and marketing.</li><li>Minimum 5 years’ experience within a medical supply company, as a Group Product Manager level or equivalent.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>A solid understanding of compliance, quality, regulatory, and GMDP requirements</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>You. Unlimited.</span></b></p><p>165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next...</p><ul><li>Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website <span>(https://www.smith-nephew.com/)</span></li><li>Your Future: Annual Performance Bonus and Provident Fund Scheme, Share Save Options.</li><li>Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!</li><li>Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.</li><li>Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).</li><li>Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.</li></ul><p></p><p>Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our <b><span>talent community.</span></b></p><p>We&#39;re more than just a company - we&#39;re a community! Follow us on <b><span>LinkedIn</span></b> to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.</p><p>Check our <b><span>Glassdoor page</span></b> for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into <b><span>You Unlimited</span></b>, life, culture, and benefits at S&#43;N.</p><p>Explore our <b><span>new website</span></b> and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.</p><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Stay connected by joining our <a href="https://smithnephew.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/4ba17039009510002b17ea5e89c40000" target="_blank">Talent Community</a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>We&#39;re more than just a company - we&#39;re</span><span> a community! Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/smith-&amp;-nephew/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></span><span><span> to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. </span> </span></p><p style="text-align:left"><br /><span>Check us out on <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Smith-and-Nephew-EI_IE10233.11,27.htm" target="_blank">Glassdoor</a></span><span> for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into </span><b>You. Unlimited.</b><span>, life, culture, and benefits at S&#43;N.</span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Explore our </span></span><a href="https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/" target="_blank">website</a><span><span> and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.</span></span><span> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>