Product Mgr. 7/14/09

Job Number: 1465
Job Category/ies:Marketing/Product Development Planner
Location of Position: Illinois-Chicago North
Status: Exempt
Education Level: Bachelor's
Salary: 80K-95K
Relocation Offered: NO
Job Description:

Product Manager

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Healthcare-New Products- Sales

Join a leader in the Healthcare industry that has an immediate opening for a Product Manager. The Product Manager Plans, organizes, and controls an assigned product line from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a solid education or background in Marketing and/or Product Management focusing on Respiratory products and a desire to work for a fast-paced, large corporate organization. In addition to exceptional leadership and analytical skills, you must have a “roll-up your sleeves” attitude.

The challenging responsibilities of the position include:

Identify and launch new products
Establish pricing for a product line
Manage all tasks necessary for sales promotions
Presentation to sales force; Work closely with sales force
Negotiation with vendors/suppliers to offer better value to customers
Identify and implement product improvements for Medline manufactured items

Qualifications include:

4 year college degree required. MBA preferred
2 – 5 years previous experience with product management / marketing and business preferred
Knowledge in Respiratory products and services required.
Clinical background /previous healthcare experience are preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapists accredited.
Excellent organizational, planning, communication, computer and follow-up skills required
Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups

Contact Information:

Contact: Ron Young
Email: ryoung@tescareers.com