Technical & Marketing Manager
HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service.
HIPRA has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil).
Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge. HIPRA dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines. To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services.
Join Our Team in Southern Africa!
We are looking for passionate and strategic Technical & Marketing Manager to actively promote HIPRA’s prevention strategy and boost the subsidiary business by designing and implementing per species technical and marketing strategy.
We are looking for people who:
- Studies: University degree in Veterinary Medicine
- Languages: Good command of English written, spoken, and local language.
- Work experience: Have solid experience 5+ years in the Species market. Good relationship with key players in the country.
- Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines, Results oriented.
- Able to lead by influence and communication skills.
- Demonstrable ability to think strategically and analytically.
- Positive mind-set, self-motivated and team player.
The main functions are:
- Ensure Market Adaptation by leading local Franchise Plan creation in collaboration with technical Services team: Tailor global strategies to local market opportunities to drive growth.
- To be aware of competitor’s position in terms of pricing and product launchings, leading any action to be undertaken together with the BM, RTM and Corporate Marketing.
- Together with the local sales force, identify potential customers and sales opportunities.
- Customer and market knowledge, reporting of relevant information to the RTM and the commercial team.
- Develop and execute cross-species marketing strategies, creating and implementing local action plans (including pricing, promotions, segmentation, targeting) for the entire local team (technical and sales).
- Lead and execute marketing campaigns and product launches, ensuring impact and alignment with company objectives.
- Detection of customer needs associated with programs (medical devices, guarantee contracts, Hipralink, etc.) or any other commercial opportunities of potential interest.
- Provide technical services within the territory.
- Leverage technical knowledge and understanding of the veterinary matters proactively.
- Train the commercial team and distribution network on technical and marketing aspects of the products.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales and technical teams, global mkt team to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution.
- Lead and coordinate the development, implementation and track of marketing programs such as email, social media or digital campaigns.
What do we offer?
- An innovative, multinational, and expanding company.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Multicultural environment, open to new ideas.
- Dynamic and collaborative teams.
HIPRA offers equal opportunity to all of its employees.
All qualified applicants will be considered for the position to be filled, without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability or age.
All hiring decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence and the needs of the company.
