Product Manager Africa

Lubrizol; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of chemical solutions is seeking a Product Manager for Engine Additives & Fuel Additives in South Africa. You will drive business strategies and manage product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with Sales and Operations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of industry experience are required. This role involves travel up to 50% of the time, emphasizing communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the lubricant, chemical or related industry.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and participate in global discussions.
• Experience in a customer facing role.

Responsibilities

• Execute business strategies for Engine and Fuel Additives in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage product portfolio and lifecycle to maximize growth.
• Liaise with Operations and Supply Chain for alignment with demand.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer-facing experience

Business strategy execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/mechanical engineering or related field

Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

Job description

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Product Manager – Engine Additives & Fuel Additives will be accountable for driving business for Engine Additives and Fuel Additives in the Sub-Saharan Africa region in accordance with product strategy by respective regional product line managers.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute business strategies for Engine and Fuel Additives to sustainably deliver strong results in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Manage product portfolio, life cycle of products, price, and margin management of the defined product segment to maximize growth and financial performance in the region.
• Ensure alignment with Sales, and respective product line manager on strategy and tactics to successfully implement the business plan in pursuit of growth targets.
• Liaise with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure supplies of products are in line with demand.
• Partner with Marketing to identify growth opportunities, and market trends and to plan and deliver appropriate market messaging and product positioning to the customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/mechanical engineering, or related field
• Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management would be added advantage.
• Must have minimum 5 years of experience in the lubricant, chemical or related industry.
• Experience in customer facing role.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and to participate in global discussions (evening meetings)
• Excellent Communication & Presentation skills.