Uav Product Portfolio Manager

Optron (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in South Africa is seeking a Product Portfolio Manager to oversee the management of products and drive strategic business objectives. The role includes optimizing performance, managing supplier relationships, and supporting sales teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Surveying or GIS, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth opportunities

World-class training

Qualifications

• Land survey experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product management or technical support.
• In-depth understanding of the industry and market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of products within the portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs and suppliers.
• Support sales teams with tools and resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

Degree or diploma in Surveying or GIS

Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)

Tools

DJI Enterprise products

Quantum and Exyn products

Job description

Overview

The OPTRON Group is a leading distributor, integrator, and supporter of advanced technology brands that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

Our solutions are built on core technologies such as positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics—empowering customers to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability.

From specialized products to comprehensive enterprise lifecycle solutions, the hardware, software, and services we provide are transforming industries including mining, construction, agriculture, geospatial, and transportation & logistics.

Benefits of Joining OPTRON

Exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

The opportunity to make a significant impact in the industries that we operate and contribute to sustainable development.

Access to world class training and the opportunity to grow your career across our diverse portfolio of technologies and disciplines.

OPTRON has a competitive advantage in that our service offerings are solution oriented and we provide a partnership approach to our customers with ongoing support and business benefit.

We offer a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work smartly as well as a competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring and reward high performance.

The Opportunity

The Product Portfolio Manager is ultimately accountable for the management of existing products, technologies and solutions within an allocated portfolio, and to research, develop, direct and drive the segment's strategic business objectives to maximize business growth and revenue through product focus and penetration thereby achieving customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Segment / Product Portfolio Management

• Owns the end-to-end lifecycle of products within the portfolio, from planning and market research to analysis and reporting.
• Track, measure, and optimize the commercial and operational performance of products.
• Includes revenue and margin analysis, customer adoption tracking, competitor benchmarking and corrective actions.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs and suppliers to secure favourable terms and long-term collaboration.
• Includes pricing, SLAs, joint marketing initiatives and performance reviews.

Sales Support & Enablement

• Equip and support sales teams with the tools, knowledge and resources needed to effectively sell products.
• Includes training, demonstrations, forecasting, preparing value propositions and technical advice.

Revenue Growth

• Identify and execute opportunities to increase sales, profitability, and market share.

Ensure that the product portfolio budget is achieved

• Includes upsell / cross-sell initiatives, promotional campaigns, product repositioning and market expansion.

Procurement & Order Fulfilment Support

• Ensure smooth supply chain operations to meet customer demand efficiently.
• Includes supplier coordination, inventory monitoring, order fulfilment escalation and logistics alignment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams, such as marketing, the service centre and sales, to drive innovation and deliver business objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Surveying, GIS, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Land survey experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant product management, or alternatively technical support within similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of UAVs and specifically the DJI enterprise products.
• Experience with Quantum and Exyn products will be highly advantageous.
• Must have a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), or be willing and able to obtain one shortly after commencing (which includes medical assessment).
• In-depth understanding of the industry and market.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Other Requirements

• The successful candidate must have a valid driver's licence and own suitable and reliable vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively nationally and internationally.

Behavioural Competencies, Attitude and Approach

• You are a natural connector – networking comes naturally and you build solid relationships.
• You have a resilient spirit – rejections don't deter you; they fuel your determination.
• Convincing by nature – negotiation and persuasion are your communication superpowers.
• You are goal orientated – setting and achieving goals is second nature to you.
• You embrace technology – you are tech‑savvy and open to leveraging the latest tools and platforms.
• You have a positive attitude – optimism is your constant disposition.
• You are adaptable – you're ready to evolve with it.
• You have a passion for continuous learning – you see every interaction as an opportunity to learn.
• You are a problem solver – you can analyse customer needs, create a need for our products and come up with solid solutions.
• You want to do the job – you have the drive and passion for sales and adding value as well as building your future in sales and in OPTRON.

Core Values Alignment

• Respect – have due regard for others & acknowledge our diversity.
• Integrity – doing the right thing, even when no‑one is watching.
• Trust – have a firm belief in the reliability, truth and ability of others.
• Ownership – be accountable for our decisions and actions.
• Excellence – proudly committed to quality & success.
• Balance – work hard, play hard.

Remuneration

Market related remuneration and benefits.

To apply for this position

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