Job Title : People Development and Compliance Specialist

ManpowerGroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing/Product Manager to oversee the profitability of a stationery portfolio. The role involves ensuring successful product launches, conducting market analysis, and managing trade show presentations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of product management experience, a relevant qualification, and strong communication skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential. Reliable transport is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in marketing or product management preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Reliable transport and strong communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product profitability and success.
• Prepare product launches for KAM and sales.
• Manage presentations for trade shows and launches.
• Conduct market analysis for growth opportunities.

Skills

Marketing/Product Management Experience

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Teamwork

Strong Communication Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Advanced PowerPoint Skills

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Job description

Detail : Administrative Management of the stationery Portfolio :

• Ensure product profitability and success
• Prepare product launches for KAM and sales
• Adherence with licensing requirements and meeting forecasts
• Weekly and monthly sales report back to team
• Creation and maintenance of order forms and price docs
• Proofing and approval of product and packaging artwork
• Preparation and distribution of studio briefs
• Prepare and present annual line review with merch planner

Master Schedule :

Set up annually, updated on a weekly basis, to ensure that the production / importing deadlines are met, and that we do not run late on certain processes.

Sourcing of and liaison with product suppliers – local and overseas :

Sourcing of new products to add to portfolio growth

Constant updates on suppliers in terms of pricing and product changes & updates.

Frequent negotiation on price with import suppliers

Sample requests & updated product details and correct sample specs.

Create import orders & liaise with suppliers to ensure all detail on the order is correct.

Market analysis :

Regular and ongoing SWOT.

Identification of opportunities for growth, existing and new product.

Regular trade visits to assess SAG product, positioning, price in the trade, as well as competitor activity and price, and opportunities that present themselves as a result of this.

Pricing :

Ongoing price exercises on new product ranges

Creation of customer quotes

Updating supplier prices / SAG DC’s, shipping rates, latest landed costs, and ROE’s.

Ensure customer wholesale and retail prices are correct and up to date at the time of the price increase exercise.

Completion of schedule in preparation for meeting with management to discuss and agree on increases.

Cost of product management and corrective action where required

Trade Shows & Customer portfolio presentations :

Manage presentation preparations, ensure all information correct for successful launch to buyers and key accounts

Participation in trade shows – SARCDA, Retail Trade shows.

Product / design selection and layout planning.

Ensuring stock is ready and sent, preparation of required documentation, (briefs / pricing / order forms)

Attendance at trade shows as determined by Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

2 years Marketing / Product management experience preferred

Relevant tertiary qualification

Attention to detail

Project Management

Teamwork

Strong Communication skills

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Own reliable transport.