Product Manager - Midrand
Salary Negotiable
Midrand, Gauteng
Midrand,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
22-05-2017 10:43:14 AM
19-06-2017 10:43:14 AM
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• RSA Citizens only
• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in Networking and VoIP Products essential – 3+ years
• Experience in Wireless networking an advantage
• Experience in the IT distribution channel
• Sales experience an advantage
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Good decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative
• Excellent presentations skills
• Ability to manage teams within the organization
• Fast learner and ability to understand technical aspects of a product
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Customer focused
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Training & Support:
• Work closely with the sales team to develop sales tools and collateral.
• Brief and train the sales team continuously.
• Assist sales staff with quotations and accompany them to product meetings with customers.
• Responsible for providing the sales team with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product.
• Assist marketing with press releases, product write-ups, mailshots, etc.
• Provide product training to relevant departments and customers.
• Perform product presentations and demonstrations to customers.
• Provide pre- and post-sales support to sales staff and customers.
• Liaise with technical and support departments on product related issues and resolution.
• Continuously developing and improving product knowledge.
• Attending training courses and seminars from suppliers and other institutions regularly.
Planning & Research:
• Provide in-depth market, industry and competitive analysis and positioning and identify new opportunities.
• Anticipate and develop strategies and tactics to meet market and customer needs.
• Assist with the development of the annual marketing and sales plan.
• Define and manage the product strategy and go-to-market plans based on customer needs, market trends and business goals.
• Plan, implement and drive new product launches.
• Project management for customization and development of new products and services.
• Attend relevant industry exhibitions as required and represent the company at own exhibitions.
Pricing & Inventory Management:
• Preparing product forecasts and recommended stock orders.
• Constantly monitoring inventory levels to ensure optimum stock availability and supply.
• Set and manage product pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Create and maintain product codes, stock items, price lists, licenses (e.g. ICASA).
• Manage the product life cycle and aging stock efficiently.
Reporting & Documentation:
• Complete and maintain product documentation (printed and electronic) accurately for each product, e.g. datasheets, website product updates, sales material, etc.
• Create, implement and maintain processes and policies pertaining to product portfolio.
• Create and drive new product sheets to completion within the set time frames.
• Provide stock, sales and profitability reports as required.
Supplier Management:
• Build and maintain good supplier relations.
• Manage and negotiate pricing, warranties, support, rebates, incentives and promotions from suppliers.
PACKAGE:
• R35k Basic minimum
• Provident ****@*****.*** (basic Salary)
• Cellphone & data Allowance of R 500.00
• The candidate will report to the MD