Product Marketing Business Developer

Job description

Job Purpose and Summary

To help grow the office software products portfolio revenue as part of one of the most innovative and trusted Technology brands in the world.

Responsibilities and Tasks

· To take full ownership of all product marketing activities related to the Canon Europe office software solutions portfolio of his/her responsibility
· To act as the Canon Europe domain and product expert and evangelist internally and externally. Evangelise to the IT customers, partner resellers, analysts and internal audiences the entire product portfolio of his/her responsibility message through the full marketing mix; is the main advocate lead person for all customer related messages
· To manage the launch and execution of new office software products ensuring success in all areas of the marketing mix including promotions and events. This will be done through the product managers in the countries
· To control and manage ongoing price support and incentive plans affecting the European market for the products of his/her responsibility, liaising with third party suppliers and business development team
· Working with the suppliers, create and maintain the tools/collaterals for the products of his/her responsibility. Execute the launch to the relevant countries across Europe
· Responsible for delivery of the operational marketing goals, objectives & KPIs (qualitative /quantitative) at European level for the products of his/her responsibility
· Provide regular sales and business updates to product sales marketing management and share best practices among the European organizations. Ensure the product  knowledge flow between the planning and the Propositions team
· To develop and manage training for Sales and Services audiences, working closely with Sales and Services & Support Managers and Directors and with the Learning & Development organisation for Europe
· To provide feedback to the rest of the European team by sharing and maintenance of competitive information affecting the software of his/her responsibility, including regular updates related to key trends in office product specific markets
· Working closely with the management team, is accountable for budgeting processes for the Office Solutions portfolio at European level and manages reporting activities ensuring that marketing KPIs are met

Competencies

Business Acumen
Apply high standards of Accuracy
Communicate Effectively
Plan and organise effectively
Drive for Results
Focus on the Customer
Can do mentality; create Solutions to Problems
Take Ownership and Accountability
Plan and Organise Effectively
Respond Flexibility

Further Information

Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge

Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible

Canon Benefits:

• Annual 10% 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
• Subsidised restaurant
• Subsidised Dry Cleaning
• Ride to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Policy

No Agencies Please

Passionate about imaging, passionate about you Wherever your journey at Canon begins, there are plenty of ways you can develop your career. For some people, it can mean taking advantage of our network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For most, it involves taking every single opportunity to drive yourself and our business forward. Realising your potential is achievable in our environment of mutual trust and respect, where you are given the freedom to do your best, and where we all work towards the same common goals. You’ll be one of 17.000 valued employees across the region all of whom share a heritage of innovation, value the spirit of our company, and have a real passion and pride in what we do. You can.

Desired profile

•    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
    Knowledge of ECM/BPM industries.

•    Personal Qualities

    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 scale
    A confident presenter and effective communicator, with good written and inter-personal skills
    Strong organisational skills and management of their time
    Planning & Influencing skills
    Problem Solving
    Accurate data gathering and manipulation
    Understand customers’ needs
    Has an integrated approach to product marketing
    Ability to handle sensitive product information with necessary confidentiality.
    Ability to work within a changing environment
    Keeps abreast of industry and competitive information
    Should be able to demonstrate the ability to work with multiple tasks and time pressures
    Flexible mind-set to undertake new tasks when required

•    Languages – English fluent, other European Language desirable