Isp Services Product Manager

We are looking for an ISP Services Product Manager to join the team.

• Develop an understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape.
• Develop a multiyear product road map based on criteria and structure for requirements prioritisation
• Assist in driving the annual product strategy and roadmap
• Deliver on the product strategy and roadmap
• Assist sales team in creating a value proposition to market
• Implement local product strategy based on the market segmentation model
• Assist in pricing models based on customer value (ROI) analysis.

• Design market research projects to assess customer attitudes to the current product range and new product
  introductions. Conduct this research using competitor analysis tools and research
• Develop product collateral for internal and customer facing usage
• Maintain expert knowledge on the relevant product industry and trends
• Review, and keep up to date on new developments regarding competitor products
• Support the product development process
• Maintains communication with customers and partners for product development
• Provide in-depth market, industry and competitive analysis and positioning.
• Develop pricing and packaging strategies.
• Plan trade, road shows and product launch events in conjunction with the products manager

• Manage product life cycle stages i.e. conceive, plan, develop, qualify, launch, deliver and withdraw
• Product development in line with company strategy
• Develop “boxed” solutions for different vertical markets
• Launch Products as per defined ISO and marketing department procedures
• Maintenance of products, pricing updates and adjustments
• Assist in maintaining accurate virtual or actual stock levels with the admin and logistics teams
• Assist with product forecasts where applicable with logistics team
• Act as a point of first reference for all product related enquiries
• Ensure all product collateral, training material is available and relevant on the CRM system
• Ensure that all relevant information for new products is timeously handed to the Marketing and events administrator to add onto our webpage.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships nationally and internationally
• Ensure pricing parity on products and services are maintained at all times
• Ensure price lists are current, and partner agreements are always adhered to
• Align vendors strategy with company business strategy
• Ensure training programs are carried out by vendors to sales, marketing and professional service teams
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in product management
• Proven track record in product management, supplier/vendor relationship management, and channel
  management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and drive process improvements.
• Must be results driven.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong relationship building and networking.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.