Assistant Product Manager Job 2015

Job Description

Our client, the largest distributor for Household and Electronics products in the region, is seeking to recruit Assistant Product Manager to join there dedicated team

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reporting to: Product Manager

Job location: Head Office, Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

Check on stock positioning and levels comparing to competition

Analyze displays and recommend improvements

Check on competitor activities and compile reports on the same

Check FSM product knowledge and conduct basic on ground training

Ensuring promotions are implemented and special displays created

Following up on any issues raised in marketing meetings with action plan and completion deadlines

Ensuring full product knowledge of category

Creating and updating training materials

Assisting in conducting regular product trainings

Assisting in coordination of any events/exhibitions

Gathering competitor product information and compiling detailed comparisons

Assisting with Market survey reports

Analyzing distribution channel sales data and providing detailed reports on the same

Advice the sales team on stock situations as and when required.

Assisting in Design and production of marketing materials (POP, Ads, posters, Catalogues etc.)

Keeping a master copy of all marketing activities including scans of materials and invoices.

Maintaining a database of all competitor marketing activities and communication.

Keeping track of all marketing proposals received

Answer any queries from the dealers on phone

Sending quotations to prospective clients

Follow up on any service issues from dealers

Ensuring website listing of products is active and accurate; social marketing for relevant product category

Assist with other activities when required

Qualifications

Over 3 years’ experience in sales in Electronics and Home appliances industry.

Previous experience in a product management role is an added advantage

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational, research and time-management skills

Technology savvy

Business acumen

How to Apply

If qualified’ kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Assistant Product Manager’ on the subject line by 31st August, 2015.

Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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