Product Manager Special Gases at Afrox

What you will enjoy doing

• You will be responsible for the close and regular management and review of financial performance for PM’s portfolio by defining rules & limitations for business units on pricing and commercial decisions (incl supporting and challenging) by providing cost and product availability, market trend, etc. information
• Management and regular review of the product life cycle for each product group with exit strategies where needed providing relevant data for the budgeting and financial forecast process with information related Growth and CAPEX will be required of you
• You will lead the development and execution of commercialisation plans for new products of strategic importance to RAF scope to include packaged special gases, services & leveraging digital capability where applicable and taking responsibility for commercialisation via NPI process
• Marketing strategy development and deployment of the product portfolio ensuring programmes are implemented in a timely manner to optimise market impact will be part of your role
• Management of pricing including pricing authority and commercial offer definition in line with BCP.  Includes determining and implementing price increases and surcharges will be your responsibility
• You will be responsible for the development of long-term sourcing strategies for relevant products, with associated effective ongoing management of effective vendor / key supplier relationships in conjunction with procurement
• Furthermore, you will be required to do an evaluation of competitor activity including appraisal of product strategies, infrastructure, share position and cost position

What makes you great

• You possess a B-degree or equivalent with at least five to ten years’ experience in Sales, Marketing and Key Customer management, Product development, management and Gas applications within Afrox or similar industry
• You have proven leadership, negotiation, interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Significant financial skills
• Project management experience in multi-country and multi-business environment is essential
• Problem solving and decision making, Strategic and tactical planning
• Strong Understanding of Chemistry is required