Job Description
The Senior Commercial Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to acquire, retain, and grow dental segment customers. This role will build and optimize channel-specific programs, campaigns, and enablement tools that drive revenue growth and strengthen Patterson's position as the destination partner.
Essential Functions
• Develop and own the annual marketing plan for the appropriate customer segment, including growth targets, program calendar, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Insights and Analytics to segment private practices by procedure type, buying behavior, and growth potential to inform targeted strategies.
• Ensure alignment with the overall Patterson five-year strategic plan, focusing on gross margin growth and customer retention.
• Track and analyze channel performance metrics (conversion rates, revenue and margin contribution, ROI).
• Provide accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts for channel-driven revenue
• Lead development of integrated, field-aligned marketing campaigns that promote merchandise, equipment, software, and value-added services (Navigate, eServices, Tech Services).
• Manage channel marketing budget and optimize spend across tactics to maximize ROI.
• Collaborate with digital and content marketing teams to create collateral, webinars, and email/social campaigns tailored to private practice audiences.
• Build sales playbooks, pitch decks, and tools that help articulate Patterson’s value proposition and close business.
• Partner with sales leadership to identify gaps in field adoption and create targeted enablement programs.
• Work closely with field sales teams to align marketing programs with sales objectives and ensure seamless execution.
• Support key industry events, trade shows, and regional training sessions to engage private practice customers.
• Establish KPIs for campaigns and programs, tracking results and sharing insights with stakeholders.
• Continuously test, learn, and optimize to improve conversion rates, share of wallet, and retention.
• Partner with Category Management and Pricing teams to support new product launches and strategic pricing initiatives (including PriceOne AI rollout).
• Work with Customer Experience, Digital, and Operations teams to ensure seamless customer journeys and consistent brand experience.
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, business or related field
• 7 years in B2B marketing, product marketing, channel marketing, or commercial marketing
Preferred Requirements
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Healthcare or dental industry strongly preferred
Skills and Abilities
• Proven track record of building and executing go-to-market campaigns that drive measurable revenue growth.
• Proven experience in financial forecasting, pipeline management, and P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with field sales teams to achieve revenue goals.
• Strong understanding of sales enablement, field marketing, and channel dynamics.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare distribution
Physical and Cognitive Demands
• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly
Travel Requirements
• This position requires occasional traveling up to 20%
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
$109,100.00 - $136,300.00
Min Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, business or related field
• 7 years in B2B marketing, product marketing, channel marketing, or commercial marketing
• Proven track record of building and executing...
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, business or related field
• 7 years in B2B marketing, product marketing, channel marketing, or commercial marketing
• Proven track record of building and executing go-to-market campaigns that drive measurable revenue growth
• Proven experience in financial forecasting, pipeline management, and P&L accountability
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with field sales teams to achieve revenue goals
• Strong understanding of sales enablement, field marketing, and channel dynamics
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of healthcare distribution
• Physical and Cognitive Demands
• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Vision Constantly
• This position requires occasional traveling up to 20%
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• Patterson Companies
• Jobs.ecolab.com
• CareerOneStop
• ZipRecruiter
• Glassdoor
• Career.io
• Teal
• Jobright
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