Product Manager - HP Consumer

Humankind Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Group is seeking an experienced Product Manager – HP Consumer to own commercial performance, stock management and vendor relationships for a key HP Consumer portfolio. The role requires a strong foundation in ICT distribution, product management, sales, inventory and profitability within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will drive GP metrics, manage pricing, margins and stock budgets while collaborating closely with sales teams and HP on strategy and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Product Management experience
• Proven sales track record, preferably within ICT Distribution
• Minimum 3 years in a target-driven environment
• At least 2 years' logistics experience
• Strong experience collaborating with sales teams
• Proven experience dealing with customers at different organisational levels
• Strong commercial and administrative capability
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to work with formulas, calculations, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong interest in technology and IT products
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly GP, sell-in, sell-out, stock and aged-stock targets
• Manage product profitability, pricing and margin structures
• Manage OTB, stock budgets and weeks of inventory
• Monitor and optimise stock levels across the portfolio
• Oversee order management and end-to-end logistics processes
• Produce product costings, pricing and retailer quotations
• Support sales teams with quotations, listings and commercial input
• Lead weekly sales meetings and resolve stock-related challenges
• Manage vendor credits, AP variances and related disputes
• Build strong relationships with vendors, retailers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with HP on product strategy, incentives and promotional programmes
• Track performance and provide meaningful commercial insights
• Maintain accurate ERP product codes, pricing and agreements
• Deliver product and sales training to internal teams
• Stay abreast of market trends, new products and technology roadmaps.

Skills

Product management

Sales

Inventory management

Profitability

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

ERP systems

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Matric

Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Finance

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

A leading technology distribution business is looking for an experienced Product Manager – HP Consumer to take ownership of the commercial performance, stock management and vendor relationship across a key HP Consumer portfolio.

This is a highly commercial role suited to someone who understands ICT distribution, product management, sales, inventory and profitability and enjoys working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive monthly GP, sell-in, sell-out, stock and aged-stock targets
• Manage product profitability, pricing and margin structures
• Manage OTB, stock budgets and weeks of inventory
• Monitor and optimise stock levels across the portfolio
• Oversee order management and end-to-end logistics processes
• Produce product costings, pricing and retailer quotations
• Support sales teams with quotations, listings and commercial input
• Lead weekly sales meetings and resolve stock-related challenges
• Manage vendor credits, AP variances and related disputes
• Build strong relationships with vendors, retailers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with HP on product strategy, incentives and promotional programmes
• Track performance and provide meaningful commercial insights
• Maintain accurate ERP product codes, pricing and agreements
• Deliver product and sales training to internal teams
• Stay abreast of market trends, new products and technology roadmaps.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years' Product Management experience
• Proven sales track record, preferably within ICT Distribution
• Minimum 3 years in a target-driven environment
• At least 2 years' logistics experience
• Strong experience collaborating with sales teams
• Proven experience dealing with customers at different organisational levels
• Strong commercial and administrative capability
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to work with formulas, calculations, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong interest in technology and IT products
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to perform under pressure.

Qualification: Matric required. A relevant tertiary qualification/diploma in Sales, Marketing or Finance would be advantageous.

Additional: A valid driver's licence and own vehicle are required. Local and interprovincial travel will be required.