About this role
Marketing Manager, Sports Medicine (Mississauga, Toronto, Canada) Life
Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the
limits off living. The Marketing Associate will assist in the implementation of
marketing strategies and campaigns to promote our products/services and enhance
brand awareness. The candidate will support with marketing and sales related
tasks. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams,
including sales, marketing communications and medical education. What will you
be doing? Support products positioning and messaging to ensure consistency
across all marketing materials and communications. Collaborate with Global
Marketing and sales teams to plan and execute successful product launches and
promotional activities. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers,
partners, and stakeholders. Gather and utilize customer feedback to improve
marketing strategies. Competitive Analysis: Monitor and analyse competitor
products and strategies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and market
opportunities. Assist in managing the marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective
allocation of resources and monitoring expenditures. Prepare product demo kits,
sales materials, sample folders, brand promotional items, show banners and
backdrop materials Procurement of print advertising and co-ordination with
social media Creative work briefs, communication and management of projects
including social media, Print Ads, Partner Websites, marketing tools Coordinate
vendors, estimate, creation and printing/production of tools Management of
projects with Marcom through to execution Support with the creation of slide
decks and internal documents Maintenance of approved materials on Microsoft
TEAMs & Allego Create and disseminate TEAMS taxonomy Align with product
messaging, portfolio focus and profitability expectations Regulatory approval
for all materials, continual vetting, and review of materials (e.g., QA approval
guidelines) Liaise with Marcom in creation and localization, of materials
including collateral, tradeshow exhibits and banners, marketing, and sales tools
Translation process for all Sports Medicine collateral, communications, and
signage and material review (e.g., Transperfect) QA approvals Day to day
administrative support of the Sports Medicine team - Provide general
administrative support to the marketing and sales team as required. Logistics
negotiation and coordination (e.g., supplier contracts, hotel & meeting venues,
catering, accommodation, employee & customer events, transportation, etc.)
Setting-up and managing vendors (e.g., Purchase orders, issue resolution)
Processing invoices and follow-up on payment using appropriate software (e.g.,
ARIBA, Esker) Manage education and training materials; including the head office
marketing room Return of expired goods process with Master Distributor Oversee
the demo, evaluation, and product sample process Track and manage demo inventory
Manage QA tracking and distribution, point of contact for any
reviews/inspections of storage, and samples process Coordinate, distribute and
track Account Manager product requests Sorting, disposing, shelving of returned
items and shipments from Master Distributor What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in product management, preferably in the MedTech or
Pharma industry Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 30+ pounds Travel
Requirements (outside of office): 10–20% for industry events, internal meetings
and customer visits. Salaried/hourly roles: The anticipated base compensation
range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 CAD annually. The actual base pay
offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including
but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical
location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired
at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation
decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and
candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits,
which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, RRSP, tuition reimbursement,
medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays
annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such
as the Employee Assistance Program. You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the
greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the
patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating
and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion
Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ Your Future: 401k Matching
Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex
Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Well-being: Medical, Dental, Vision,
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee
Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on
fitness clubs, travel and more! Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.
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how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on
Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited.,
life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our
mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global
medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the
limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients
to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From
our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people
who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop
exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive
benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that
really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work
together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our
customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill
our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.