Market Manager

For more than a century, Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences.

As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 1,000 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

We are looking for a Market Manager to join our N.A. Headquarters in Austin, TX!

As a member of the Ottobock North America Product Marketing team, the Market Manager is responsible for the development and execution of marketing and sales enablement strategies to drive sales and brand preference for a specific segment of the Ottobock product portfolio.

As a highly visible role within the organization, this individual will interact daily with teams across the business, both locally and globally, to develop and drive marketing plans, launch products, design and implement sales enablement programs, conduct competitive landscape and market research, and activate other portfolio‑specific initiatives as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the comprehensive marketing strategies for a product portfolio, encompassing positioning, messaging, and tailored product plans that drive sales and maximize impact throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies and drive end‑to‑end product launch initiatives within the organization, while supporting global launch preparation and coordination as required to ensure successful market introduction.
• Define product positioning and messaging by crafting a compelling value proposition that differentiates the product in a competitive market.
• Track portfolio sales performance and implement data‑driven optimization strategies across key sales channels to drive greater portfolio utilization and increase share of wallet.
• Identify growth opportunities by analyzing market and competitive trends and recommending strategic initiatives to capitalize on them.
• In partnership with a finance business partner, oversee all aspects of pricing, promotional planning, and sales forecasting for the portfolio.
• In partnership with a marketing communications program manager, execute marketing activities, including content creation, newsletter features, communications, and promotional materials, to support both sales initiatives and brand awareness.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert on the user and buyer journey for the portfolio, identifying critical decision points and opportunities where marketing can strategically influence outcomes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses to identify opportunities and guide product decisions. Monitor market trends and manage market share estimates keeping regional leadership and global stakeholders informed of developments that may impact portfolio performance.
• Proactively communicates annual sales targets and real‑time performance updates to inventory managers to ensure optimal stock levels and on‑shelf product availability. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to anticipate demand, address potential shortages, and maintain seamless product distribution.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio’s reimbursement landscape and lead internal initiatives to address any changes that may impact product performance.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to Sales, Sales Operations, Professional Clinical Services, and Customer Service teams in the implementation of marketing initiatives and sales enablement activities.
• Collaborate closely with global product management, go‑to‑market, customer experience, and R&D teams to review product performance and market feedback, providing input on future design requirements as needed.
• This position reports to the Director of Product Marketing and will be based in Austin, Texas.

The ideal candidate:

• Possesses strong strategic thinking and can develop and…