ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER

DISCUS DENTAL, INC.Founded just 13 years ago, Los Angeles-based Discus Dental, Inc. is a leader in the marketing and worldwide distribution of premium clinical and aesthetic products to dental professionals and providing leading-edge oral care products directly to consumers. The Company also provides state of the art practice management software, practice building tools and services, and expert industry training for the dental community.Our mission is to increase and dominate market share in our existing product lines and to compete in additional markets with the same intent to dominate. We continue to grow our business throughout regions in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is an exciting time for us and we welcome qualified, diverse, enthusiastic professionals that can partner with us to take the company yet to another level!
Our success is founded on:• Strategic development of unique dental products.• Sophisticated and aggressive marketing campaigns.• Commitment to customer service.• Commitment to the integrity of employees and passion about being part of something great.
SUMMARY OF ROLE – Assistant Product ManagerAssist Director of SBU, Professional Marketing, in managing all SBU product lines for the professional channel and all other marketing responsibilites, as needed. Also, responsible for target setting as the owner of specific product lines including, brand strategies and overall product marketing, new products launches and overall product line profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Help determine product line strategies and positioning including new products and promotional campaigns.
• Work with Director of Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Legal, and Graphics on new products as well as revisions to existing products.
• Help determine yearly forecasts and budgets. Make adjustments as directed and manage the profitablility of the product line.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to maximize ongoing profitability.
• Manage and report product launch timelines to ensure timely introductions.
• Assist in creation of concepts and execute plans for brand advertising, direct mail campaigns and patient literature. Write advertising and marketing collateral copy. Collect and analyze response rates.
• Work with Sales Management to develop effective sales promotions and closing tools to increase revenues.
• Help source componentry for new and existing brand products and coordinate first buys with Purchasing.
• Create and revise Bills of Materials as necessary.
• Provide Packaging Masters and help set quality standards for all product line finished goods and associated componentry.
• Work with Westside Packaging to lower overall cost of goods for product line.• Help coordinate any market studies, focus groups, competitive price and cost analyses.
• Work with Market Intelligence to gain incisive market trend data and monitor competitive activity.
• Work with Public Relations Manager to develop content for press releases, thought leader communication, etc.
• Work with relevant thought leaders to enhance brand/SBU credibility and reputation in the industry.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise a Product Assistant at some point. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and providing input to performance appraisals.
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Excel computer skills required. Understanding of basic science concepts (physics, chemistry) helpful. Employee may occasionally be asked to evaluate physical characteristics of consumable items by using touch, taste and smell.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Four year college or university program certificate; and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Marketing degree, business degree or comparable experience required. Dental experience a plus, but not required.FOR CONSIDERATION
Qualified candidates please submit your resume and salary history in a Word document with the code apm-dg-cb-cc in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest in Discus Dental, Inc. For more information about us please visit our website at www.DiscusDental.com.