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At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

+ 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

Salary range: $115,000-$125,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

**Job Description:** The Product Manager will be responsible for driving and executing marketing programs that support the Gloves category needs to build a sustainable and profitable business. This position is accountable for developing initiatives that help drive the key strategies for the business, as well as collaborating with key customers and stakeholders (both internal and external). The scope of responsibilities covers global upstream marketing (including new product launches and global strategy coordination with the regions) and downstream marketing activities to support the development of the North American business. The position will report to the Sr. Director, P&HS Marketing and is accountable for understanding all aspects of the Gloves business.

Core Responsibilities:

Play a critical role in maintaining and growing the Gloves PPE business serving as the internal and external subject matter expert for the Gloves portfolio category, working closely with the sales teams, regional marketing teams, key customers and leadership team through:

Business and Category Management:

+ Actively participate in monthly S&OP process through management and reporting of sales pipeline using salesforce.com working closely with the Demand Planning teams to ensure inventory levels are adequate to support current and future demand.

+ Data analytics - gathering insights from multiple cross functional sources and synthesizing into a compelling story for the appropriate audience (customers, internal leadership, sales team) and perform data analysis to inform business decisions, forecast business results and infer manufacturing implications.

+ Conceptualize and lead superior product and services initiatives to drive net sales, operating profit, and market share of the Apparel business unit.

+ Provide leadership for commercial program development and execution (including pricing strategies, sales collaterals, training).

+ Assist in the preparation of monthly business review and category forecast collateral and P&L analyses for Gloves business.

Product Management:

+ Monitor the global marketplace, collect business intelligence, perform market research, identify opportunities and craft offensive and defensive product strategies.

+ Manage and prioritize global innovation pipeline, develop and implement product launch roadmaps and refine marketing, communication and market activation plans.

+ Lead cross functional team in new product development projects.

+ Commercial/Customer site visits and trade show attendance as required

+ Monitor and track market share using available data analytics tools

Qualifying Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

+ 3-5 years business experience, Product Management, Marketing and/or Sales required; Healthcare, Medical Device, Life Sciences preferred

+ Ability to travel 10%-30% of the time.

+ Strong computer skills including Microsoft; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Strong analytical, decision making, influence, and communication skills.

+ MBA desirable or equivalent experience

+ Ability to work independently (self-motivated) and complete projects within required timeframes; bias for action.

+ Demonstrate positive energy to effectively represent category internally and externally.

+ Operate with a sense of urgency, curiosity, and an aggressive desire to win.

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

Life at O&M

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.