Explore a Career with UltiMed, Inc.

UltiMed is an innovator in the injection device market and world leader in safe needle disposal.  We are passionate about creating high quality products that improve the quality of life for people and pets with diabetes.  Our Senior Marketing Manager contributes to the success as part of our impactful team responsible for the overall marketing efforts with specific responsibilities for the consumer diabetes market.

We are currently looking for a Senior Marketing Manager with a strong track record in downstream marketing, and customer knowledge in the consumer diabetes market to join our team in our Excelsior, MN office. This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement requiring some work at the office location. We take pride in our work and in our commitment to doing our best every day. If you are ready for a meaningful role that is highly visible where your contributions will have significant influence on customer acquisition and effective market segment strategy, apply today! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, perform advanced-level duties to vision, create and execute programs to promote product awareness and sales for the consumer diabetes market. Specific efforts include:        

• Lead the planning and execution for the B2B retail, wholesale and affiliated segment marketing strategy while collaborating with the sales team and account contacts to develop a deep understanding of the business segments and strategies.
• Engage with customers by planning for and participating in marketing events such as seminars, tradeshows, workshops and field visits.
• Leverage customer and market knowledge to develop positioning, messaging, content, promotional tactics / programs to drive demand and meet annual business plans.
• Communicate the value proposition of the products to the sales team and key customer groups.
• Develop tools that support the selling process and increase sales force effectiveness.
• Collaborate with diverse groups of partners, including but not limited to: Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Creative Agencies.
• Lead the creation of product marketing collateral, including packaging, brochures, animations, illustrations, sell sheets, adverts, etc.
• Negotiate, secure and traffic advertising materials to wholesale and national advertising media outlets.
• Strong analytical skills. Able to synthesize information and formulate synopses, identify issues, turn insights into actions, and propose solutions.
• Track, analyze and inform teams of all key customer key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales performance and return on investment (ROI) relating to the marketing tactics.
• Utilize strong project management skills in managing various work streams and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required. Business or healthcare major preferred.
• MBA degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated strong and successful experience in marketing. Specific market segment/channel experience strongly desired.
• Proven ability to build and develop sales and customer relationships including the ability to effectively represent UltiMed and its products to all levels of customers and key thought leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to employ strong strategic planning, presentation, communication, organization, analytic and project management skills.
• Self-motivation with the ability to perform at a high level of autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other to achieve goals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use of internet search engines and web-based tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. 
• Must have the ability to see, hear and navigate safely in an office environment as well as in travel-related venues.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer and other office equipment to communicate with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds to assemble product samples for customers on a occasional basis.

We offer a competitive pay package including generous employee benefits with medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan with company match, disability insurance, paid holidays, time off and more. 

Please apply online at https://ultimedinc.hireclick.com/ or send resume to j.tate@ultimedinc.com

For more information, call 651-291-7909 x212