Manager of Professional Relations

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 – Manager of Professional Relations
* Report to VP of Global Academic & Public Relations.

Responsible for managing Discus Dental Inc.’s professional relations globally--to include (1) the management of Advisory Councils, thought leaders, and professional/industry media relations; as well as (2) the management and supervision of trade/industry media and professional events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determine and execute professionally-focused professional relations strategies for brands, products, and corporate identity as required for global markets.
• Develop and implement corporate and brand-specific professional relations plans for trade outreach—which includes the development and maintenance of media and other pertinent contacts for global efforts.
• Manage Discus Dental, Inc. Advisory Council and Hygiene Advisory Council-- which includes the coordination of Beta testing, research efforts, and pre-launch promotion.
• Act as professional relations contact to the dental community and Thought Leaders--which includes coordination of communication, promotions, and securing company endorsements. Advance professional stature of the company within the dental community for global markets. Supervise thought leader discount program.
• Maintain and advance company relationship with principal editorial staffs of leading professional publications globally. Manage all trade press relationships as well as monthly trade advertisement placements.
• Maintain and manage annual media schedule--including trade publications as well as email and other media. Coordinate media placements with graphics on a monthly basis.
•Manage Discus Dental, Inc.’s charitable events and donations. Responsibilities include assuming the board position on local boards as well at national levels for the CEO/President of Discus Dental, Inc.
• Creation and maintenance of company’s message “on-hold” messages globally.
• Prepare trade press releases with input from appropriate marketing associates and arrange for publication. Maintain files.
• Attend trade shows, conventions, and industry PR events as necessary.
• Maintain good relationships with appropriate electronic and print media personnel.
• Manage and supervise production of corporate newsletter.
• Direct and manage the actions and duties of contract hygienists in relation to industry events and Discus Dental company-sponsored events and training seminars.
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION REQUIREMENS
• Must have at least 2-4 years experience in an “official” roles such as; Public Relations, Professional Relations, Communications, External Relations, etc.
• Extensive experience working with an advisory counsel or committee for an organization
• Experienced in writing editorials (published), press releases, drafting company newsletters and correspondence and executing communication
• Working with the public to communicate the vision, direction and value-add of service and or product

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires travel of approximately 40%

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; preferably in Marketing or Communications (or related field). MBA is preferable.

FOR CONSIDERATION

Qualified candidates please submit your resume and salary history in a Word document with the job code mpr-dg-cb-cc in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest in Discus Dental. For more information about us please visit our website at www.DiscusDental.com