Product Manager, ICT & Consumer Tech | Logistics & Sales

Humankind; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to drive profitability, pricing and stock governance across ICT products. You will partner with sales, logistics and vendors to optimize margins, provide quotations and support market launches.

The role requires a proven track record in product management, logistics exposure, and strong stakeholder engagement. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Product Management experience.
• Proven sales track record within ICT Distribution.
• 3+ years in a target-driven environment.
• At least 2 years of logistics experience.
• Strong experience collaborating with sales teams.
• Proven experience dealing with customers at different levels.
• Strong commercial and administrative capability.
• 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

ICT Distribution

Sales collaboration

Customer relationship building

Communication

Technology and IT products

Education

Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Humankind in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to drive profitability, pricing and stock governance across ICT products. You will partner with sales, logistics and vendors to optimize margins, provide quotations and support market launches.

The role requires a proven track record in product management, logistics exposure, and strong stakeholder engagement. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally are advantageous.