Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting an Optometry- Professional Affairs Specialist on behalf of a multinational vision-care company. The role will be responsible for maintaining good working relationships with internal & external stakeholders and ensuring that company products are used safely and effectively. The role will report to Head of Vision Care and will be based in BGC Taguig.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the commercial teams of company and distributors to develop product strategies and training plans
- Develop and implement training contents and modules for both lenses and VTS products, aligned with Distributor and conduct trainings for both internal teams and eye care professionals
- Work closely with the commercial teams to be up to date with market situations, competitors' activities. Provide lens technical expertise to internal teams for all lens related enquiries
- Support the marketing team for any marketing campaigns/communication materials:
- Simplify product technical jargons for layman understanding
- Fact-check marketing materials for accuracy in message and content; Provide advertorial content if related to specific products
- Develop competitive analysis for different products to:
- Benchmark our products vs competitors to support marketing team in product positioning
- Overcome objections / barriers handling for commercial teams
- Develop selling story and benefits of our products vs competitors
- Develop training modules and programs for eye care practitioners in the retail environment or specific product category related training program for more in-depth understanding
- Gathering of market and competitive market intelligence
Qualifications:
- Degree in Optometry; Registered optometrist is a must
- Minimum 3 yrs of work experience as an optometrist; preferably with retail, training and customer service background
- Strong communication (oral & verbal) and interpersonal skills; proficient in English language
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Able to work both independently and with a team under pressure
- People oriented to build and sustain relationships with partners
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
- Willing to travel anywhere in the Philippines
