Job Description

SUMMARY:
Large manufacturing company situated in Sandton seeking a Product Manager / Sales Specialist to provide technical support to customers.
POSITION INFO:
The Product Manager will be responsible for:

• Planning and executing tasks that guide a product through its lifecycle.

• Defining the vision and targets, working closely with cross-functional departments.

• Providing technical support and training when required.

• Understanding customer needs and ensuring the product aligns with business goals.

Key Performance Areas - Key Work:
1. Management Reporting

• Report status of action plans, roadmap and promotions

2. Managing Instruments, Tools & Identification Division

• Provide all product related activities for the division

3. Product Marketing

• Provide analysis of the 4 P's of marketing

4. Technical Support

• Provide technical support and training for the products

5. Sourcing of products

• Communicate with all suppliers

• Do Supplier visits

6. Supervision of product administration processes

• Supervise the administration process of Master data files, Repairs and Calibration of products

7. Digitization

• Provide support for On-line platforms and central technical online database

8. Competitor Analysis

• Provide in-depth knowledge of competitors

9. Global marketing

• Provide close collaboration with the company global entities

Core Competencies - Attributes:

• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment.

• A systematic and logical approach to problem solving and a capacity to work under pressure.

• Creative thinker with the ability to use both data and intuition to make informed decisions.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to negotiate with both Suppliers and Customers.

• Attention to detail and a Team player.

Additional Job-Related Requirements:

• Excellent understanding of business best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Good leadership skills.

• Build relationships with key electrical associations and testing laboratories.

• Knowledge of the electrical market in Africa.

• A good understanding of Customer Segmentation and channels to market.

• Willingness to travel both locally, and overseas to suppliers and group entities.

• Willingness to attend customer functions and exhibitions when required

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• NQF level 7 qualification in Electrical / Electronics / Sales and Marketing or equivalent.

• Postgraduate qualification in Project and Procurement Management an added advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role and related environment.