Product Manager

SUMMARY:
Manufacturing company in the Renewable Energy Industry looking for Product Manager to join their organisation.

POSITION INFO:
The Product Manager will be responsible for managing the forecast, supply chain, promotion, support and product end of life.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain item codes on the ERP.
• Streamlining processes in sales, production, fabrication, procurement, and warehouse management.
• Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results. Propose applications for customers and develop specifications for consultants.
• Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, marketing, and procurement. Ensure a smooth transition through the product life cycle.
• Determines product pricing by utilising market research data; reviewing distribution and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customised orders. Liaise with suppliers regarding product development, technical aspects, and pricing.
• Maintains all relevant certifications for distribution in the relevant market.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Determines customers' needs and desires by conducting the research needed to obtain market information.
• Working closely with the R&D team.
• Assesses market competition.
• Provides reporting for the commercial manager.

• Matric.
• 3 Year NQF Level 7 Degree in BCom/BA in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product management, marketing and or sales.