Product Development Specialist - Johannesburg at FNB South Africa

Purpose

• To design products of medium complexity, which includes market research, business viability study, and final product design.

Experience and Qualifications

• B degree in Marketing
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
• Provision of an efficient administration service through careful and timeous planning, reporting and updating of all related information
• Implement and maintain sound business processes that minimise FNB risk and deliver quality requirements specifications. Findings that area as a result of internal or external audit and client management and risk.
• Manage designated product development projects from inception to final execution, including post implementation evaluation.
• Initiate and manage market research, data mining and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth
• Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks in order to expand and strengthen the business' market position
• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes and services
• Manage own development to increase own competencies