Product Manager: Cooling Water at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Compiles product test reports, case studies, data sheets and other sales support literature
• Rationalises assigned product range by discontinuing slow moving products and SKUs
• Manages new product introductions in compliance with NPI procedures and documentation requirements
• Introduces, launches and rolls-out new products and technologies from technology partners and/or internal product development in line with the company’s strategy
• Promotes and supports sales of products and technology aimed at increasing AECI Water’s market share and value-add in the assigned product market(s)
• Provides technical support to Sales and channel partners w.r.t. program selection and optimisation, product testing and tender submissions aligned to technical specifications
• Conducts site surveys, application audits and coordinates product field trials with the relevant Sales teams
• Assists with troubleshooting and resolving product quality issues and NCRs
• Conducts product and applications training for Sales personnel, customers and channel partners
• Leads technical training and skills upliftment campaigns in line with company skills gap and training needs analyses
• Works individually, or in multi-disciplinary teams on strategic projects defined by the H.O.D. or Technology Executive
• Works in conjunction with Product Manager for Monitoring & Control, to promote and implement onsite monitoring and control solutions
• Provides technical/application input into proposal development
• Conducts analysis of portfolio market share and business attrition rate
• Ensures personal safety compliance and manages safety risks in his/her areas of responsibility
• Promotes company safety culture by inculcating Zero Harm initiatives in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology
• Additional Business qualification/s will be advantageous
• Successful completion of SUEZ/VEOLIA Cooling Technical Training
• Water and wastewater treatment industry experience > 10 years
• Industry Marketing and/or Technical Sales experience > 5 years

Closing Date    
2023/05/01