Product Manager

Midrand, Johannesburg
R25,000-30,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Summary Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Product Manager who will develop and manage a strategy, which will optimize the product/brand performance in the market place while achieving the objectives set by both the vendor and the company. This will necessitate the management of products from “cradle to grave” with specific focus on sales and marketing.Responsibilities:Achieve Sales Targets: Responsible for the overall sales performance of the assigned product range.Drive Sales Growth: Lead the sales team to increase vendor revenue within existing accounts and acquire new customers through focused marketing, campaigns, and end-user enablement.Maintain Vendor Alignment: Ensure the sales team effectively represents vendor interests with each partner.Provide Sales Forecasting: Deliver accurate and regular sales forecasts and business updates to management and vendors.Optimize Sales Opportunities: Collaborate with the sales team to proactively manage and drive all sales opportunities.Develop Partner Relationships: Engage in strategic and tactical business planning with key partners, including:Identifying new markets.Developing tailored sales and marketing strategies.Creating sales tools and marketing programs.Assisting with broad-base marketing and customer references.Designing partner enablement plans.Implement Best Practices: Utilize best practices for opportunity management, account planning, and forecasting.Shape Vendor Strategy: Play a key role in defining and implementing vendor strategies within Axiz, aligning vendor focus with Axiz resources.Manage Vendor Relationships: Develop and manage local and international vendor relationships.Market Alignment: Understand target markets and align Axiz's focus accordingly.Partner Development: Define and develop partner focus by strategically aligning them with vendor objectives and fostering their growth.Execute Go-To-Market Programs: Implement programs to drive focus products and solutions.Recruit & Develop Partners: Assist in the recruitment and development of new vendor partners.Manage Partner Programs: Oversee vendor partner programs.Internal Training & Development: Manage internal training for vendor products, ensuring Axiz staff proficiency.Partner Skills Development: Define and execute skills development programs for partners.Devise Growth Strategies: Collaborate with partners on devising and implementing growth strategies.Market & Sell Products: Implement market strategies, disseminate product information, grow market share, identify new business opportunities, and position vendor products.Manage Product Profitability: Oversee the profitability of assigned products.Implement Vendor Policies: Understand and implement vendor strategies and policies, including pricing, rebates, and reporting models.Foster ISV Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with Independent Software Vendors.Oversee Branch Output: Manage the output of Axiz branches.Resolve Channel Issues: Handle all channel-related issues. Minimum Requirements:Education:Matriculation Certificate with exemption (Essential)Marketing or Commerce Degree/Diploma (Preferred)Experience:Minimum of 2 years' IT industry sales experience (Essential)Account Management experience (Essential)2 years' sales experience in IT distribution (Preferred)2 years' sales experience selling to large corporate customers (Preferred)Technical Skills:Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Intermediate - Essential)Competencies:Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilitiesDemonstrated business acumenProactive action orientation and drive for resultsMaintains composure under pressureExcellent customer focusCommitment to self-developmentOther:No criminal recordValid driver's license and own reliable transportBenefits:

Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

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If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working daysHire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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