Product Line Sales Manager - Networking

ASBIS; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ASBIS in South Africa is looking for a Product Manager to lead the strategic execution of Networking products. The ideal candidate will manage product lifecycles and work closely with partners to drive sales and product visibility.

Your role will involve market analysis, customer feedback gathering, and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders to align product strategy with market needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing product roadmaps and execution.
• Ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Skill in building strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand partnerships with vendors and customers.
• Deliver product presentations that translate technical features into business value.
• Coordinate marketing and training events ensuring alignment.

Skills

Industry/product experience in Networking – Ubiquity

Technical experience with networking and security infrastructure

Existing relationships with Key Partners

Product Management Experience in similar field

Job description

Product Manager – Networking

Leading the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex sales initiatives for the Networking 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Industry/product experience in Networking – Ubiquity
• Technical experience with networking and security infrastructure
• Existing relationships with Key Partners will be a plus
• Product Management Experience in similar field