Product Line Sales Manager. Memory brands

ASBIS; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Product Line Sales Manager in South Africa to manage sales initiatives for Memory product lines. The role requires industry experience, technical knowledge in NAND Flash and DRAM, and strong partnership development skills. Responsibilities include leading strategic sales initiatives, executing sales plans, and ensuring alignment with company goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Memory product lines, especially with major brands.
• Strong technical understanding of NAND Flash and DRAM business.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with vendors and customers.
• Execute sales plans aligned with business goals.

Skills

Industry/product experience

Technical experience in IT

Existing relationships with Key Partners

Job description

Product Line Sales Manager. Memory brands

11/12/2025

Location: South Africa

Details: The Product Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex sales initiatives for the Memory product lines in South Africa. This role ensures alignment with organizational strategy, budget constraints, and timelines, while delivering expected outcomes and value across multiple teams, stakeholders, and customer groups.

• Industry/product experience (Samsung Semiconductor, Kingston, Micron, Crucial, Adata, Server Memory Vendors).
• Technical experience in the IT industry and good understanding of the NAND Flash and DRAM business.
• Existing relationships with Key Partners will be a plus.

Functions

• Build and expand a robust partnership base, cultivating strong personal relationships with partners and vendor representatives.
• Deliver product presentations and consultations to partners and customers, translating technical features into business value.
• Coordinate and participate in marketing and training events, ensuring consistent product messaging and brand alignment.
• Execute sales plans across relevant product categories, aligning with strategic business goals.
• Maintain direct communication with Top 10 product category customers, fostering trust and responsiveness to market needs.
• Monitor and stimulate sales‑out activities through promotions and marketing initiatives, driving product visibility and demand.
• Prepare persuasive sales pitches tailored to product category customers, leveraging data insights and competitive positioning.
• Conduct all required reporting in line with company standards, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, aligning with customer needs, market trends, and company strategy.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with logistics, marketing, and sales teams to bring products from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, threats, and differentiation strategies.
• Gather and prioritize customer feedback, translating insights into actionable product improvements.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform future decisions.
• Manage product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch, growth, and eventual phase‑out.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, especially in technical product categories.
• Act as the voice of the product, internally and externally, championing its value proposition and strategic importance.