Product Development & Innovation Coordinator

Smd Technologies

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

SMD Technologies is seeking a proactive Product Development Assistant in South Africa to support the Product Development team through the lifecycle from concept to launch. You will assist with research, sourcing, testing, documentation, and project coordination while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Operations and Procurement to ensure successful product launches and execution.

A relevant qualification and 1–3 years’ experience in product development or related roles are

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in Product Development, Business, Marketing, Consumer Science, Design, or a related field.
1–3 years' experience in product development, product coordination, category administration, buying, sourcing or a related role would be advantageous.
Experience within consumer electronics, FMCG, retail or wholesale environment would be advantageous.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Exposure to Power BI or other data analysis tools would be advantageous.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

Product Development Support: Assist with the development and enhancement of new and existing products, from initial concepts through to final product.
Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, competitors, customer needs and new product opportunities.
Product Sourcing: Assist with sourcing products, suppliers, samples and product information in line with business requirements.
Product Testing: Coordinate and assist with product testing, samples and quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
Product Documentation: Maintain accurate product specifications, product information, user manuals, packaging information and other relevant documentation.
Project Coordination: Assist with tracking product development timelines, milestones, samples and approvals to ensure projects remain on schedule.
Category Support: Assist with the day-to-day management and administration of product categories, including monitoring product availability, launches and product performance.
Sales & Data Analysis: Assist with analysing sales data and preparing reports using tools such as Power BI to identify trends and opportunities.
Customer & Market Feedback: Gather and consolidate customer, sales and market feedback to support product improvements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Operations, Procurement and other relevant departments to ensure successful product launches and execution.
Product Information: Ensure product information is accurate, up to date and communicated to the relevant departments.
Reporting: Assist in preparing regular product and sales reports and presentations for management.
General Administration: Provide administrative and coordination support to the Product Development team as required.