Cybersecurity Product Manager at First Distribution

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To manage the daily running of the assigned brand/s.
• To continuously strive to grow the success of the assigned brands within First Distribution and be closely involved in all areas related to the brand from a sales and operational perspective.

Cybersecurity Product Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities.

Sales

• Driving Gross Profit targets through Resellers.
• Selling First Distribution’s product portfolio within existing Resellers.
• Recruitment of new Resellers.
• Display key competencies of product knowledge and brand programs across the relevant portfolio of products.
• Bi-weekly sales review with Line Manager.
• Drive targeted partner development planning.
• Drive Sales Strategy and overview sessions with resellers.
• On-boarding processes within accounts: operational, sales, and technical processes.
• Build and manage effective relationships with relevant team members and resellers.
• Ensure the satisfactory execution of the aligned business plan in conjunction with your Line Manager and Brand Managers.
• Demonstrate sales growth.
• Demonstrate the ability to Identify and Qualify new deals and partners to sustain the required levels of pipeline and target coverage
• Report opportunity details to the Line Manager and brand managers regularly (weekly) showing deal progression and pipeline creation using the Customer Relationship Management system.
• Ensure that sales targets are achieved and report any deviations with detailed explanations.
• Ensure targeted profit margins are achieved.
• Ensure brand rebates are realized.
• Ensure adherence to Call Plans
• Ensure weekly activities and minutes of meetings are reported to the Line Manager.
• Ensure sales reports and sales forecasts are submitted to Line Manager.

Manage the Brand Sales performance and operational excellence

• Driving revenue and GP targets for the assigned brand/s across the full territory where we have distribution rights.
• Continuously support sales growth in all regions.
• Executing on and aligning with Vendor objectives.
• Driving Vendor Strategy and portfolio within existing and new targeted accounts.
• Understand Vendor strategy, programs, and complete portfolio of products
• Run Quarterly Business Review Sessions with the vendor
• Partner recruitment and Development – Operational processes
• Build and manage relationship with Vendors team members
• Understand in detail the vendor's rebate programs and ensure alignment to maximize rebate attainment.
• Report opportunity details to the Vendor regularly (as required by the vendor) showing deal progression and pipeline creation using the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
• Ensure that sales targets are achieved and report any deviations with detailed reasoning
• Management of the brand budget and P&L.
• Balance the income statement and any General Ledger accounts assigned to the brand at least monthly.
• Manage any stock and ensure optimal stock is purchased and avoid stock aging.
• All Warehousing and Logistics associated with assigned brand/s
• Control the operating profit of the brand in accordance with the budget.
• Pipeline management using CRM – ensure accuracy is always maintained
• Manage pricing and margins to maximise profitability.
• Ensure the accuracy of product codes and pricing
• Remain updated with product changes and required training certifications.
• Ensure all staff who require training are trained and all certifications are maintained.

Marketing Management

• Conducted marketing planning sessions and took accountability for the marketing plan.
• Work with both EMMC and Vendor Marketing teams to ensure the effectiveness of all Marketing activity.
• Partner Enablement (Target, Certifications, growth)
• Develop a Business Development Plan that documents the key sales & marketing strategies and a management system that measures performance and success.
• Align marketing activities in each region appropriately
• Work on growing market share
• Understand the competitive landscape and develop strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Ensure customer enablement is run frequently, and customers are always updated with the latest from the vendor.

People Management

• Manage the Sales Specialists and ensure they are performing their role according to defined KPI’s targets etc.
• Ensure Sales processes are managed end-to-end by all sales staff representing your brand/s.
• Take accountability for the skills/knowledge of all back-office functions and processes including but not limited to: Internal Sales Support, Pre-sales, Procurement, and Logistics

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

Requirements

• Matric
• IT Diploma/Degree would be advantageous
• Cybersecurity Background
• A minimum of 5 years of Business Development Management experience in the IT Industry
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff at various levels
• Creative, solution-driven attitude
• Be willing to work in an agile environment where changes are frequent, and technologies evolve
• Experience in business/commercial management (budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, product pricing)

Skills and Abilities

• Sense of urgency
• Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills.
• Takes Initiative.
• Systems: Excel, CRM Accpac will be an advantage

Ability to meet Job Requirements:

• Fluent in English
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license

Office Requirements:

• Work-from-office environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• Working hours are from 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

NOTE:

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role