ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER (TEMPORARY ROLE FOR 6 MONTHS)

Published: 17 April 2013

Grant Instruments is a world leader in the design and manufacture of equipment for sample preparation, scientific analysis, data acquisition and data analysis, providing solutions to the global scientific and industrial markets. For more information please browse our web site www.grantinstruments.com.

To assist on projects to support Grant’s Marketing and Sales activities, specifically those related to bringing new products to market and new customer initiatives.   This includes competitor analysis, on-line and face-to-face market research,  production of marketing materials and distributor website checking.

Skills and experience required:

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject (preferably Life Science), and ideally with (or studying for) a formal Marketing qualification
You must be able to demonstrate evidence of research skills, analysis, report writing and presentation of findings to a variety of audiences. These skills and experience may have been developed through work experience or from project work undertaken during your education.   Ideally you will have also had experience as a user of scientific equipment.

Equally important are your personal qualities and skills which must include:

Business awareness and commercial acumen
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, databases)
Ability to communicate and present data clearly and succinctly both in writing and face to face
Effective inter-personal and team working skills
Thorough/completer finisher/eye for detail
Confident communicator via phone, face-to-face and in writing
Personal organisation skills
Self motivation with a positive, achievement oriented approach

Willingness to travel in the UK and abroad occasionally may be required;  possession of a valid UK Driving licence is desirable. 

*We will also consider applicants who wish to work part-time (min 3 days per week).

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of permission to work in the UK.

Please send your CV with details of current salary and expectations to: Joy Bemrose, People Development Manager, at joy.bemrose@grantinstruments.com  

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Our New LITE Distance Learning study options

Published: 15 April 2013

It is now possible to study any of our courses via our LITE packages (distance learning) which allows a student the flexibility of home study with full support.

If you sign up for a LITE version of any of our courses, you will receive the following:-

• Tutor written study guides
• Personalised online resource area
• Access to video podcasts and/or webinar recordings
• Ongoing tutor & admin support (up to two years if required)
• Access to online forums
• Our standard Pass Rate Guarantee

This is an ideal option to choose if the blended option (with workshops) is not not convenient and allows you the flexibility to study at your leisure.

Please contact Paul or Kamilla directly on 01223 365505 for further details and pricing.

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Job Vacancy Market Researcher Oxford

Published: 21 March 2013

Pre Market Researcher- Medical Devices and Equipment

Our client is a leading provider of highly technical medical training equipment- simulators, medical mannequins,  A&E and surgical training devices.

On their behalf, we are now looking to recruit a Market Access Analyst to help provide a strategic data and patient pathway flow, covering the financial side and the clinical side.

The objective of the role is to identify MHS trusts or private hospital groups which have the funding available and generate interest in the company’s products.   The position does not have the responsibility of following through on the sales cycle, but does have the need to show creativity.

You will also be responsible for identifying key people (account specific) who will develop into influencers and decision makers. 

Identify NHS initiatives and guidelines which would support the product and its sales pathway into the NHS and private sectors.

As the ideal candidate, knowledge of the NHS or private healthcare markets is essential, along with the ability to take on complex information and turn into a buyable and simple solution.

You may well have a marketing background, be good with figures and excel at initiating quality communication messages.

Based in Oxfordshire. Remuneration £ 25k-£30k dependent upon experience. Full training given.

For further information please contact:-

Gill Price 07920 112184  gill@silchesterassociates.co.uk

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Global Pass Rates for CIM & CAM are out!

Published: 25 February 2013

Professional Academy has always benchmarked itself against Global Pass Rates for the CIM and CAM qualifications.

The results for December's assessment board were recently released and we are very proud of our students' results, as always.

CIM

We are particularly pleased that in six modules across the four qualifications delivered, 100% of Professional Academy students passed their assessments. 

CAM

100% of our students studying towards the Digital Marketing Diploma passed their assessments in December, an incredible result! Well done to everyone!

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