POSITION: Product Manager – Proline Mobility
Location: Midrand
Salary: R20K – R35Kpm (Monthly or quarterly commission – target based)

Industry Experience: MUST HAVE previous exposure in the ICT field and cellular environment.

Reporting to the Branch Executive, the successful candidate will be based in Midrand and will be responsible for the following:

Product Knowledge
• Mobile technology trends
• Understanding and continuous development on product knowledge
• Provide relevant product training internally and externally
• Provide reports and target tracking information as required
• Engage with all relevant parties and subsidiary companies
• Understand and implement strategy and policies in alignment with product
• Product support (PDF Spec Sheets, Web Info, Sales Support)
• Device testing and certifying (SABS, ICASA)
• Product pricing
• Web page product updates
Manage the profitability of products
• Assist sales staff with quotations
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to sales staff
• Ensure all resources are aligned
Training
• Stay constantly updated with all developments and trends in the mobility and companion device areas
• Understand technology roadmaps
Logistical
• Assist with product codes, pricelists on system and costing

• Attend weekly sales meetings and assist in resolving stock issues
Manage stock efficiently
• Drive active and aging stock
• Assist the logistics and warehouse teams with vendor recalls
• Understand the logistical process
• Process sales orders and purchase orders on ERP system from local and international suppliers
• Assist in order managing process to maintain service and stock levels

Build And Maintain Internal And External Relationships
• Liaise With Suppliers On Sales And Technical Concerns
• Maintain Relationships With Customers To Understand Their Requirements And Incorporate Into The Stock Forecasting

REQUIREMENTS
• MUST COME FROM AN ICT FIELD AND CELLULAR ENVIRONMENT
• Matric with mathematics is essential, a Sales and Marketing tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diploma will be an advantage
• Previous consumer mobility experience – specifically in the cellular market is essential
• Technical understanding of products, passion for technology and ability to learn new products is essential
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within the ICT industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the ICT market and the specific needs around the different market segments (sub-distributors, select resellers, resellers and end-users) is essential
• Above average computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Spreadsheet knowledge in drawing up and utilizing reports (stock management, product reordering, ageing stock)
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as have a grasp of different cultures
• Ability to complete a task with minimum supervision
• Mature outgoing personality, energetic go getter with will to succeed
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Customer focused and delivering above average customer service i.e. customer satisfaction principles and practices
• Service quality orientated
• Good time management and well organized
• Copes effortlessly within a high stress and pressurized environment i.e. ability to handle pressure
• Willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to show initiative
• Self-actualization (capacity to assert oneself)
• Motivation (ability to motivate others)
• Negotiation (in a spirit of co-operation with the aim of an amicable outcome)
• Tact (courteous, diplomatic, respectful manner)
• Excellence orientation (set and achieve high standards & ongoing improvement)
• Feedback (provide positive, helpful & productive feedback)
• Liaison (establish effective personal contact / channel for Communication between parties)
• Written communication (convey information through written instruction)
• Decisiveness (ability to make decisions, render judgment, take action & apply corrective measures)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Well-groomed and highly presentable
• Organized individual
• High attention to detail
• Positive, confident and motivated individual
• High level of energy
• Team player
• Self-starter, self-driven
• A high level of perseverance
• Be patient, tolerant and diplomatic
• Problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Proactive individual
• Analytical thinker