Applicants unable to show evidence of relevant experience and qualifications will not be considered.
This is not an entry level or developmental position. Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements

PRODUCT SPECIAILIST – CCTV + ACCESS CONTROL

Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements

Area: .Greenstone
Salary: R 35 000 – R 40 000 pm

Job Purpose:
Manage overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products. Report to Sales Director

Requirements:
• Matric
• Qualification in Sales or related field
• Experience with CCTV & ACCESS CONTROL
• 10 years product sales experience preferably in a similar industry or technical environment
• Computer Literacy: MS Office + Syspro

Skills & Abilities:
• Evaluating problems and investigating issues
• Resilience
• Building relationships
• Leadership
• Structuring tasks
• Communicating information

Duties (overview):
• Manage overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products
• Select and define the appropriate product range
• Identify and develop new product lines to keep the range current with leading technology
• Ensure that the products developed support the overall strategy and goals
• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, understanding and mapping the market and defining the product vision.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities and participate in key sales situations for the product
• Increase the profitability of existing products via increased margins or additional top line sales
• Monitor the pricing policy and oversees the preparation of company pricelists and ensures accuracy, concerning product information, descriptions, pricing calculations and GP (Gross Profit)
• Work closely with Marketing department to provide input to the marketing strategy
• Liaise and negotiate with local and international suppliers
• Achieve the budgeted sales and margins and manage the stock accordingly.
• Manage inventory levels
• Gather information on the market, competitors and market trends in order to supply product management and sales with information on available opportunities.
• Prepare product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market.
• Manages product faults or irregularities and ensures correction and completion of process.
• Develops and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share