Product Manager
We are urgently recruiting for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our clients team and drive their brands forward. Our Client is a leading international Consumer Goods conglomerate known for their excellent culture. Within their Product Team they are currently looking to fill a Product Manager vacancy to manage their biggest portfolio.
As the product custodian, you will be responsible for creating and executing brand strategies within the product portfolio and marketing function consistent with overall business objectives. Additionally, you will also be responsible for understanding and monitoring competitive activity and identifying customer needs.

Desired Skills & Experience
• B Com (Marketing and Finance Majors)
• 5 years experience in a managerial level role
• MS Office – Advanced Level
• Knowledge of forecasting and planning, budgeting, promotional coordination, product development, pricing, trade marketing
• Demonstrated high level of marketing and/ or product expertise
• Experience working with the development and execution of digital and social media
• Dynamic and decisive, highly collaborative, with ability to work within multiple cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience presenting recommendations to senior management on a routine basis
• Solid business acumen
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, high-growth, changing environment with a positive, change agent mentality.

o Location: Successful incumbent will primarily be based in Johannesburg
o Travel: 25%
o Offer: Market related salary plus benefits (including Medical Aid, Pension, Travel Allowance, Mobile Phone allowance etc)

This role is highly visible and provides an exciting challenge and development opportunity with the chance to lead work on global brands and local jewels.