Business Manager - Cellular at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To effectively manage the entire account portfolio in alignment with PEP’s Cellular Department Strategy. Stakeholder and general relationship management Competencies are key in managing outputs which ensure sustained product and portfolio growth in alignment with the department strategy.  As a portfolio and product owner, all  Cellular projects will be successfully implemented within scope, time, and cost parameters.

The incumbent will be required to carry information well between the account they manage and PEP, to ensure continuous alignment. Communication, execution and the ability to organize your workload will assist you to succeed in this fast paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Multiple Product lines across different Product categories within the scope of the portfolio
• Negotiate, liaise and build constructive relationships/contracts with service providers/suppliers
• Identify and introduce new or variation of current concepts to business
• Compile detailed business cases for current and potential initiatives
• Guide and give inputs to the marketing plan of a product/portfolio
• Develop and communicate product processes and procedures to all field personnel
• Provide strategic inputs to assist with the department’s strategy and growth plans
• Manage ad hoc projects 

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with commercial tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years of related work experience in managing Key Accounts
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Ms Excel). Google Sheets will be advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Project management skills
• Organizational and Administration Skills are critical
• Willing to travel when required
• Flexibility on Working outside of traditional working hours

Competencies required: Devotion to quality; Negotiating; Performing under pressure; Planning; Cooperation; Listening skills; Commercial Drive; Innovation