This is a great opportunity at Leica North American Headquarters just outside of Chicago, IL (USA).
Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of innovative high-tech precision optics systems for the analysis of microstructures. It is one of the market leaders in each of the fields of Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation and Medical Equipment. Comprising nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and service companies in 20 countries and an international network of dealers, the company is represented in over 100 countries. Duties Integrate and coordinate all functional activities of the company that are necessary to achieve and maintain sales and profitability within the defined product area. - Responsible for the management of assigned products to targeted market segments and aggressive growth within the U.S. through the development and implementation of strategic and tactical marketing plans. - Develop and implement strategic and tactical marketing plans for assigned product area in conjunction with Leica's strategic plan. - Coordinate efforts of all functional areas of the organization to meet marketing objectives and drive product line initiatives. - Initiate and complete marketing analysis including product sales and profitability, customer and industry surveys and industry trends. - Monitor competition including SWOT analysis, companies, technologies, products, pricing, positioning and market share analysis. - Assess market needs and opportunities for new products or product positioning through market research and feasibility analysis. Recommend ways to expand sales and profitability. - Interface with Newcastle and Melbourne Business Units for feedback of local product specifications, efficient introduction of new products and development and implementation of strategic plans. - Develop/recommend/implement advertising and promotional programs working with internal Marketing Communications Dept. and/or outside vendors as required. - Monitor annual marketing OP/EX budget performance. - Establish pricing of products within area of responsibility. - Develop monthly, quarterly and annual sales/unit forecasts for all products within area of responsibility. - Develop training and product support materials for implementation with sales, Customer Service and Dealers. - Plan and implement tradeshows and technical educational seminars as required. - Maintain close contact with Customer Service and Applications Support personnel to be aware of customer issues. Develop and implement process improvements to resolve these issues. - Keep current with trends in technology and applications in responsible markets. - Communicate with Dealers and internal organization in MIB (Marketing Information Bulletins) format on product issues - Originate presentation materials and conducts presentations externally and internally. - Perform administrative and committee involvement tasks normally delegated to product managers. - Plan, organize and implement special projects through completion. Requirements - BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent - MBA desirable but not required - Understanding of Histology marketplace - 2 years product management experience in a related discipline - 1-3 years experience in Sales desirable but not required - 1-3 years Histology/Pathology laboratory experience in clinical, research or industrial setting desirable but not required Leica offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, long-term care, life insurance, STD, LTD, and 401 (k). Please forward your resume to: kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com Kris Caldwell Human Resources Recruiter Leica Microsystems, Inc. 2345 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, IL 60015 www.leica-microsystems.com kris.caldw...@leica-microsystems.com 847-405-5432 - phone 847-236-3035 - fax 847-323-6169- cellular ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet