
Product Specialist (Account Manager)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
- Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
- Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
- Previous experience in Relationship Management – advantageous.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
- Confidence
- Proven track record of strategic and commercial aptitude
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Effectively manage partnerships with Vendors, ensuring goal alignment and long-term collaboration.
- Proactive engagement with stakeholders to identify new opportunities that benefit commercially.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration, acting as a liaison to ensure smooth coordination and execution of joint initiatives.
- Drive stakeholder engagement through clear communication, consistent follow up and a solutions focused approach.
- Serves as the primary point of contact between business and Vendors.
- Ensures alignment between strategic goals and operation activities.
- Coordinates the implementation Vendor related initiatives.
- Commercial Awareness
- Demonstrates strong commercial acumen.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance profitability.
- Understands customers and stakeholders needs by aligning commercial strategies to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Balances short-term objectives with long-term growth in mind.
- Leads and coordinates projects ensuring timely delivery.
- Develops and maintains well-structured delivery plans.
- Collaborates with multiple cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication both internally and externally through to delivery.
- Monitors and Tracks project delivery.
- Identifies and mitigates risks and issues by providing proactive and regular updates and insights to key stakeholders.
- Monitors progress on strategic projects ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes
- Supports change management helping colleagues adapt and embrace strategic direction set.