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Role Description
Product Manager (Pain)
Reporting to: Category Marketing Manager (Pain)
Location: Walton Oaks / Leatherhead (2-3 days per week in office)
Business Unit: Companion Animal
Managed resources: 0 FTE
Budget responsibility: Assigned A&P budget (aligned to category plan)
Job purpose
The Product Manager is accountable for translating the Category Marketing strategy into clear annual brand plans and delivering high-quality execution across the Pain portfolio. The role leads the end-to-end marketing mix (positioning, messaging, campaigns, omnichannel activation, tools/services, pricing inputs and forecasting) and works cross-functionally with Sales, Technical, Veterinary, Commercial Operations and Key Accounts to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Core responsibilities
Strategy & market planning
- In partnership with the Marketing Manager, contribute market insight to shape short- and long-term category strategy and brand vision, aligned to global priorities and the Zoetis planning framework.
- Lead the annual marketing planning workstream for the portfolio (objectives, segmentation/targeting, positioning, messaging, channel strategy, KPI framework, timelines and A&P plan).
- Develop and maintain high-quality market understanding (customers, competition, pricing, seasonality, trends) using market data, customer visits, field feedback, research and external sources; translate insight into recommendations and actions.
- Support the Marketing Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting inputs, including risks/opportunities, scenario planning and assumptions.
Financial management, forecasting, pricing & supply planning
- Own day-to-day management of the assigned A&P budget for the portfolio: track spend, forecast, manage agency/vendor costs, and demonstrate impact through ROI/learning reviews. xgikmsk
- Work closely with Demand Planning to develop and continuously refine inventory forecasts; contribute to forecast meetings and actions to improve forecast accuracy.
- Provide pricing and promotional recommendations in collaboration with the Marketing Manager, Business Unit and Commercial Operations leaders to maximise value, share and profitability (including consideration of value-based pricing and market co Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Product Manager (Pain) in Leatherhead employer: Zoetis UK
At Zoetis, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Leatherhead, Surrey. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, all while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements. Join us in making a meaningful impact in animal health, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
