Product Manager - Hand Tools, Fasteners and PPE - Ekurhuleni at Unique Personnel

Roles & Responsibilities:

Market Research:

• Conduct in-depth market research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape within the PPE, tool and fastener markets.

Product Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, enhance, and maintain a competitive product portfolio that meets market demands and exceeds customer expectations. Ability to liaise with national and international suppliers. 

Market Development Strategy:

• Devise comprehensive market access and growth strategies, including market segmentation, pricing, and distribution channels, to maximize market penetration.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to end-of-life, ensuring products are positioned optimally in the market.

Competitor Analysis:

• Monitor competitors' activities and market share, providing insights to refine strategies and maintain a competitive edge. 

Customer Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, engineers, and quantity surveyors, understanding their needs and gathering feedback for product improvements. 

Sales Support:

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to provide them with the necessary tools, training, and materials to effectively promote and sell products.

Financial Management:

• Manage the product portfolio's financial performance, including budgeting, pricing, and forecasting. 

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.

Inherent Requirements    

Job Requirements:

• Matric/Equivalent.
• Certification/Diploma in Technical Studies beneficial. 
• In depth product knowledge in PPE, tools and fastening products. 
• Proven experience in business development and/or sales in B2B. 
• Excellent analytical skills incl. proficiency in excel, ability to derive actionable insights from data. 
• High attention to detail and quality management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of market trends for the Company and competition. 
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent communication skills and customer service mentality. 
• Clear criminal and credit record. 
• ADM support in product related questions. 
• Product development and maintenance.
• Quality assurance | Product compliance | Product complaints. 
• No disciplinary records