Product Manager

Industry: Other / Job Expires: 2023-08-18 09:21:10 / Location: Gauteng

Purpose

The purpose of the Product Manager is to deliver a differentiated product to the market that addresses market needs and represents a viable business opportunity.

Minimum requirements

• Matric with Maths & Science.
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Industry and technical product knowledge.
• Knowledge of the market and product area.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in electrical and telecoms environment.
• Previous experience in product management or similar role.
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience.

Main duties

• Gather, manage, and prioritise market / customer requirements.
• Determine customer needs by conducting market research. 
• Evaluate the current product range by creating a database of PRO’s vs CON’s to present to management, advising if a product should be discontinuing OR if a new product should be procured.
• Work closely with other staff members / departments to ensure business and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Develop the product strategy and roadmap, as per the company strategy.
• Run a pilot program with early-stage product and samples.
• Assess market competition by comparing products.
• Develop a business case for new products, improvements to existing products, and business opportunities.
• Identify positioning for the product.
• Recommends or contributes information in setting product pricing.
• Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements, as per the company strategy.
• Provide product solution, bill of material and costing to assist sales in quoting.
• Bring new products to market by analysing proposed product requirements and product development programs.
• Introduce new product to the market by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.
• Design layout and basic drawings for manufacturing of raw material.
• Drive product launches.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the company to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day management.
• Keep abreast of new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends, as per the company strategy.
• Ensure products are reputable, manageable, and warrantied.
• Create training literature with the product owner and assist in training and installer support on installations.
• Perform any other tasks, not specified herein, which may from time to time be requested by management.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply please send your CV to intern2@heitha.co.za.