HPE Product Manager

The main purpose of the HPE Product Manager is to manage and grow the HPE brand within the company by ensuring product knowledge, vendor compliance, marketing execution, and sales alignment. This includes obtaining relevant certifications, maintaining vendor relationships, overseeing brand administration and reporting, executing marketing initiatives, supporting sales teams, and driving business growth through strategic programs and partnerships. The role also focuses on optimising internal processes, coordinating training for internal teams and partners, and ensuring alignment with the vendor’s strategy to maximize market share and revenue.

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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Product/Programs/Processes

• Understand and represent the full HPE product stack
• Gain all related certifications over time
• Understand pricing and price lists
• Contribute to quarterly Business Reviews with Vendor
• Training – Internal + Partners
• Ensure activities align with Vendor Strategy
• Understand vendor programs in detail
• Present vendor programs to resellers
• Drive growth in run rate & stock and sell business
• Work with all internal stakeholders to ensure smooth internal processes – update if any changes are initiated by the vendor or required for efficiency improvements.

Marketing

• Work with Brand Manager on Marketing plan and execution
• Quarterly Marketing Plan
• Co-ordinate lead management and follow up after marketing activity
• Drive First Distribution / Brand Marketing Strategy
• Own and maintain the marketing contact database
• Align with vendor and brand sales strategy
• Support all regional sales teams to grow their contribution to HPE
• Design and execute sales plays (Eg Storage / Edge / Attach Alliances)
• Drive Alliance partnerships
• Analyse and grow run rate/stock and sell the business in all regions (JHB, CPT, DBN, Africa etc…)
• Increase customer breadth

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Trust: It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.
• Teamwork: Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support, thus allowing everyone to achieve their own work-related goals.
• Integrity: Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.
• Accountability: Accountability allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.
• Respect: Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.
• Passion: Passion is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon puts their heart into their work and is passionate about becoming the best version of themselves.

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you’ll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.
• 3-5 years of previous Product Management experience in servers & storage products
• Technical Acumen
• Distribution experience within the IT industry

Additional Skills:

• Self-Motivated individual
• Works well in and with different teams
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills
• Takes Initiative
• Works well with all kinds of people
• Remains calm under pressure

Physical Requirements:

• Own car as well as a valid Drivers Licence

Office Requirements:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• Working hours are from: 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

Note:

• This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.

Please submit your CV application to our dedicated careers email address at careers@epsidon.co.za, accompanied by a Motivational Letter. This letter should detail your qualifications, skills, and experiences, aligning them with the specific job functions of the role you are applying for.

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