Product Consultants x 10 165 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

A leading company in the Retail and Manufacturing Industry is on a huge expansion drive and invites applications for the following opening of Product Consultants x 10 that has arisen at the flagship Branch of its Retail arm.

Reporting to the, Branch Manager the incumbents will have the following key responsibilities:

• Perform proper scientific research on assigned product of specialty in order champion the product.
• Keep track of past, current and future product trends.
• Develop and maintains a refined database that efficiently supports product data collection.
• Provide input and analyses for multi focused research project.
• Provide expert advice in relations to the competition, its product line, pricing and availability.
• Perform quality assurance and integration of multiple data streams for Product research and administrative needs.
• Keep updated information of industry standards and new approaches to specific products.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of marketplace, competitors and industry trends in order to identify new Products and marketing opportunities
• Research patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved.
• Assist in the creation of marketing campaigns and strategies designed to inform customers about product availability.
• Continuously review product performance against research data and customer feedback so as to deliver optimal product.
• Identify features, applications and benefits of the product relative to the competition, and quantify target markets in which to recommend deployment of the Product.
• Assist Marketing with technical brochures, advertising, and articles
• Coordinate the promotion of product on various platforms
• Assist in creation of new product and irons out flaws right through to final stage for customer specificities.
• Present the Production units with product design so as to design and deliver solutions as per Research finding.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business (MBA added advantage)
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive product management/Consulting experience
• Proven record of product development project exposure is also required.
• A clear understanding of relevant consumer products is a must.
• A proven record of success in product sourcing and distribution to relevant markets is required.
• Strong detail orientation with the ability to work with overseas vendors is a must.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.