Product Manager

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Manager in Midrand to develop and manage strategies for optimizing product performance. You will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing vendor relationships, and implementing market programs. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or Commerce, with at least 2 years of sales experience in the IT industry, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' IT industry sales experience required.
• Account Management experience is essential.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for assigned product range.
• Drive sales growth with the sales team.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships.
• Execute go-to-market programs for focus products.
• Manage product profitability and vendor policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Sales strategy development

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Results orientation

Education

Matriculation Certificate with exemption

Marketing or Commerce Degree/Diploma

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Product Manager who will develop and manage a strategy, which will optimize the product/brand performance in the market place while achieving the objectives set by both the vendor and the company. This will necessitate the management of products from “cradle to grave” with specific focus on sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales Targets: Responsible for the overall sales performance of the assigned product range.
• Drive Sales Growth: Lead the sales team to increase vendor revenue within existing accounts and acquire new customers through focused marketing, campaigns, and end‑user enablement.
• Maintain Vendor Alignment: Ensure the sales team effectively represents vendor interests with each partner.
• Provide Sales Forecasting: Deliver accurate and regular sales forecasts and business updates to management and vendors.
• Optimize Sales Opportunities: Collaborate with the sales team to proactively manage and drive all sales opportunities.
• Develop Partner Relationships: Engage in strategic and tactical business planning with key partners, including:
  • Identifying new markets.
  • Developing tailored sales and marketing strategies.
  • Creating sales tools and marketing programs.
  • Assisting with broad‑base marketing and customer references.
  • Designing partner enablement plans.
• Implement Best Practices: Utilize best practices for opportunity management, account planning, and forecasting.
• Shape Vendor Strategy: Play a key role in defining and implementing vendor strategies within Axiz, aligning vendor focus with Axiz resources.
• Manage Vendor Relationships: Develop and manage local and international vendor relationships.
• Market Alignment: Understand target markets and align Axiz's focus accordingly.
• Partner Development: Define and develop partner focus by strategically aligning them with vendor objectives and fostering their growth.
• Execute Go‑To‑Market Programs: Implement programs to drive focus products and solutions.
• Recruit & Develop Partners: Assist in the recruitment and development of new vendor partners.
• Manage Partner Programs: Oversee vendor partner programs.
• Internal Training & Development: Manage internal training for vendor products, ensuring Axiz staff proficiency.
• Partner Skills Development: Define and execute skills development programs for partners.
• Devise Growth Strategies: Collaborate with partners on devising and implementing growth strategies.
• Market & Sell Products: Implement market strategies, disseminate product information, grow market share, identify new business opportunities, and position vendor products.
• Manage Product Profitability: Oversee the profitability of assigned products.
• Implement Vendor Policies: Understand and implement vendor strategies and policies, including pricing, rebates, and reporting models.
• Foster ISV Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with Independent Software Vendors.
• Oversee Branch Output: Manage the output of Axiz branches.
• Resolve Channel Issues: Handle all channel‑related issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  • Matriculation Certificate with exemption (Essential)
  • Marketing or Commerce Degree/Diploma (Preferred)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years' IT industry sales experience (Essential)
  • Account Management experience (Essential)
  • 2 years' sales experience in IT distribution (Preferred)
  • 2 years' sales experience selling to large corporate customers (Preferred)
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Intermediate – Essential)
• Competencies:
  • Strong analytical thinking and decision‑making abilities
  • Demonstrated business acumen
  • Proactive action orientation and drive for results
  • Maintains composure under pressure
  • Excellent customer focus
  • Commitment to self‑development
• Other:
  • No criminal record
  • Valid driver's license and own reliable transport

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]. You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.