Recruiter

Canon (UK) Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Job Purpose and Summary:
Operational product management/marketing of all aspects of the product life cycle for the defined product portfolio on an
EMEA and UK basis.
Life cycle management includes:-
- Customer and competitive intelligence into product development (via Product Planning team or Partner Organisations)
- Successful launch development on a European basis and execution on a UK level.
- Knowledge/training and support for field sales
- Management of machines in field / licences and discontinuation.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
Delivery of all Product marketing activities relating to the total product lifecycle including events e.g.
local/DRUPA/EXPO. Necessary customer visits expected.
To support the development, writing and proofing of all forms of marketing materials including proposition, product
guides/brochures, sales training packs (in conjunction with L&D), press releases, web content..
Responsible for delivery of the operational marketing goals, objectives & KPIs (qualitative /quantitative).
Active member of the integrated portfolio team; Provide regular sales and business updates to product sales marketing
management.
Propose European product pricing strategy with planning team, including maintenance of all UK pricing administration
tools. For LFP this includes central product administration.
Co-ordinate UK promotional price support / incentive plans and execute/monitor, where relevant liaising with third party
suppliers
Work with UK channels to agree detailed product budget proposals
Develop and maintain detailed information on Canon portfolio, competitive and market developments to support all
NSO's/channels
Effectively act as NSO/RSO/CUK field helpdesk/ownership (co-ordinator role primary contact)

Required Skills and Qualifications: Qualifications - a degree (Business/Marketing preferred), CIM Diploma


Experience

Demonstrate a solid track record in Product Marketing
Sales experience desirable
Good understanding of business value drivers
Knowledge of print/document management industries desired
Personal Qualities

Understanding of value propositions and integrated offerings.
A strong willingness to take personal responsibility of projects to be successful.
Ability to work in a high performing team.
A motivated self-starter with the aptitude to manage projects on a country and/or pan-European scale
A confident presenter and effective communicator, with good written and inter personal skills
Strong organisational skills and can manage their time
Planning & Influencing skills
Problem Solving
Accurate data gathering and manipulation
Understand customers needs
Has an integrated approach to product marketing
Pan European mindset and is sensitive to cross cultural dynamics
Is discrete and handles sensitive product information with necessary confidentiality.
Ability to work within a changing environment.
Keeps abreast of industry and competitive information.
Languages - English fluent, other languages desirable e.g. French, Spanish, German

Competencies:
Business Acumen
Apply high standards of Accuracy
Communicate Effectively
Plan and organise effectively
Drive for Results
Focus on the Customer

Further Information: Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex
Closing Date: 4 April 2012
Salary: 34 - 40K + 15% bonus

Canon Benefits;
* Annual 15% Bonus scheme
* Pension scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Long service awards
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Long Term Group Disability Cover
* 25 days holidays per year
* Staff Purchase Scheme
* Subsidized restaurant
* Subsidized Dry Cleaning
* Ride to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible Working Policy


No Agencies Please


marketing business development manager