Job Description

Pneumatics Product Manager

Qualification:

• Matric plus relevant qualification
• Min 7 years technical experience in Pneumatics
• Min 5 years experience in a similar role
• Syspro
• ERP knowledge advantageous

Duties and Experience:

• Provide sales team with necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell complete pneumatic and Vacuum solutions
• Reviewing products data to ensure that the sales force is kept up to date on new developments regarding companies or competitors products
• Act as a point of first reference for all product related enquiries and work with colleagues to address any issues
• Close liaison with the sales force to assess the response and suitability of current promotional material and to ensure that the printed promotional material is being used optimally
• Perform regular market research to understand customer attitudes towards the current range of products and with the objective to introduce new products
• Assist with the design of the annual marketing plan and for controlling advertising promotion and sales aids in accordance with annual marketing plan
• Product forecasts and monitoring of inventory levels locally and globally
• Liaise with marketing department to promote products and brands
• Maintain relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate pricing and acceptable lead times with suppliers and distributors
• Prepare, review and distribute reports, feedback, analysis and other market data
• Monitor all aspects of the design, development and production process
• Coordinate and attend shows and open days
• Develop and implement SETA / Accredited product specific training interventions

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