Sr Manager, U.S. Dairy Customer Marketing & Dairy Reproductives

States considered : Wisconsin

Role Description

The Senior Manager of Dairy Customer Marketing & Reproductives serves as a leader within the segment as a component of the trifecta of leadership (Sales, Technical, Marketing) from Zoetis. Externally, the Senior Manager is the interface to the marketing structures of key customers. This Manager will be accountable for developing an annual operating plan (including quarterly targets) for reproductive products & value-added services. The target customer profile will be dairy producers that could benefit from marketing support specific to their operation.

He / she will be accountable for achieving the quarterly and yearly operating plan targets for the cattle reproductive portfolio which includes assisting in the development of and execution against key strategic initiatives. The Senior Manager will maintain a high level of interaction with relevant Zoetis functional areas such as Technical Services, Sales, Finance, and Marketing Agencies to ensure strategy and tactics were included into the comprehensive approach of cattle reproduction. In this position he / she will be responsible for managing the A&P assigned budget, ensuring proper resource allocation, and leading the development of content by working closely with Marketing Communications / Coordinators.

The Senior Manager is responsible for formulation of long-term marketing strategy and implementation to drive in-line and launch Zoetis brand growth in targeted accounts. Internally, they are responsible for development of and clearly communicating marketing strategy (branded and above brand) to colleagues in the field, development of and increasing utilization of marketing materials, amplifying messaging of core marketing strategies in targeted accounts and leading development of marketing resources (as needed) to meet brand and segment objectives. The incumbent will become the internal marketing expert on the dairy segment and work across the portfolio with other Marketing Managers and business unit leaders to leverage customer insights effectively. Additionally, they are responsible for elevating the overall effectiveness of marketing pull through among colleagues within the segment. The Senior Manager will maintain a high level of interaction with relevant Zoetis functional areas such as the field force, Sales Management, Marketing, Technical Services, Strategic Pricing, Finance, Demand Planning, Global Commercial Development and marketing agencies to ensure feedlot specific strategy and tactics were included into the comprehensive approach of the overall marketing efforts.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible to lead, develop and execute product launches. Ensures key stakeholder alignment, resource allocation, accurate forecasts and clear KPIs for marketing metric reports.

• Partner with customers who have most potential for growth and influence current marketing approaches by increasing uptake of available resources and developing specialized campaigns by leveraging assigned A&P budget.
• Increase impact of available resources across brands : work with FF colleagues to deepen understanding and utilization of available marketing materials / programs and appropriate use / targeting
• Raise overall effectiveness of FF by educating and increasing competencies to implement our organizational advancements in marketing (digital transformation, customer experience, etc.) and strategic offerings.
• Responsible to become the internal marketing expert on the dairy segment, with the need to work across the portfolio with other Marketing Managers and business unit leaders to leverage customer insights effectively
• Partner with Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) to elevate marketing acumen and accelerate pull through of evolved materials from marketing organization.
• Customize campaigns, based upon approved messaging, for dairy segment based on opportunity.
• Collaboration with Beef Customer Marketing Manager and Beef Brand Manager(s) to optimize marketing efforts across the Cattle Portfolio.
• Share market research (as appropriate) to increase industry acumen of customer partners and internal team.
• Maximize local level connections and sponsorships by working with field force to develop and implement segments specific support to meet needs.
• Manage and maintain ongoing relationship with the Dairy Industry relevant and associated institutions to ensure Zoetis representation and that key customer insights are incorporated into effective marketing strategies.
• Promote business expansion opportunities to retailers or other reseller customers through successful field marketing programs.
• Coordinate with local field force on strategic account (or targeted customer) goals, objectives and strategies - leading tactical execution efforts as needed to support customer business plans.
• Aid in identification / cultivation of new speakers for key therapeutic areas.
• Coordinate the production of various literature, signage, merchandise and other materials to be used at field marketing events.
• Oversee marketing agency deliverables, as well as other external suppliers, to ensure partner capabilities and effectiveness meet the teams needs and work and resources are deployed appropriately, while working with the Marketing Communications team to manage assigned A&P budget.
• Actively collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders (Technical Services, Marketing Managers, Commercial Team, Communications, Business Analytics, Market Research, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Learning & Development, Manufacturing, etc.) to deliver against key strategic priorities.
• Develop and manage business-critical analyses and dashboards used to support marketing activities for the portfolio. Manages the analysis of sales and customer data to identify actionable insights, trends, and recommended actions.
• Oversee marketing agency deliverables, as well as other external suppliers, to ensure partner capabilities and effectiveness meet the teams needs and work and resources are deployed appropriately, while working with the Marketing Communications team to manage assigned A&P budget.

Education & Experience

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Physical Position Requirements

25% Travel

Full time

Regular

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About Zoetis

At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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