Marketing & Sales Associate

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company committed to improving patient lives through high-quality medicines and technologies. They are seeking a full-time Marketing & Sales Associate to support the administrative operations of the Sales & Marketing team, focusing on the IV Drugs department and assisting in the development of marketing materials and corporate communications. Responsibilities - Is responsible for all administrative functions required for the overall smooth operation of the Marketing and Sales team within the IV Drugs department - Is responsible for the administrative management of sponsorships/honorariums/educational support requests and remittances - Tracks and catalogs all marketing expenditures (including promotional materials, sponsorships, conference/trade shows, etc.) to ensure they stay within allotted budgets - Facilitates internal and external coordination of conferences, conventions and Continuing Health Education events all while working within the constraints of a predetermined budget with minimal or no supervision - Works in conjunction with Marketing and Sales teams and creative agency to initiate, oversee and produce promotional and advertising material for conventions, sales meetings and conferences - Prepares the required support materials (e.g. binders, reservations, announcements, teasers etc.) for conventions and conferences within the required deadlines - Is responsible for maintaining and updating product information on the website - Manages product samples for Marketing which includes organizing, cataloging and distribution to sales representatives - Is responsible for communicating monthly website updates - Assists with special marketing projects as required (e.g. residency program, special feature articles, etc.) - Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Scientific Affairs as applicable - Externally there is interaction with doctors, pharmacists, executives, Marketing and Sales personnel and vendors - Acts as the backup to the Social Media Manager for daily monitoring and associated vigilance activities when required - Maintains up-to-date training designated for this position and training documents for reporting positions via internal training platforms - Ensures timely communication of complaints to the Quality department and Adverse Drug Reactions to the Vigilance department as per Standard Operating Procedures - Position requires travel within Canada up to 5% - Rarely, may require working on the odd weekend Skills - Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience required - Mathematical aptitude is required - University Degree (business and/or marketing preferred) - Outstanding organization skills – you live and breath it - Excellent communication (written and verbal) - Professionalism and good grammar required - Excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization - Strong computer skills in Microsoft ® Office. Proficient in word processing, charting and Excel spreadsheets - Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision - Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and handle fluctuating workloads - Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills - Must be able to perform duties requiring considerable judgement, high level of organization and initiative under limited supervision and tight deadlines - Excellent continuous improvement skills - Proven ability to adhere to standards and procedures and maintain confidentiality - Good judgement and decision-making skills - Must possess ability to multi-task and prioritize workload of the Marketing and Sales team within the IV Drugs department - Design experience (Canva / Adobe Indesign) is a strong asset - One to three years of related experience in Marketing in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset - Bilingualism is an asset - PowerBI experience is an asset Benefits - Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment - Company matched RRSP program - Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service - Paid float days and paid sick days - Employee assistance program - Casual office dress code - Employee recognition program - Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts - Professional growth and development opportunities Company Overview - Fresenius Kabi Canada is a diverse pharmaceutical company committed to supplying high quality, cost-effective pharmaceutical products and services to Canadians. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/en-ca/.