Computer Warehouse Group - One of the fastest growing information and communication technology companies in Africa today. We offer integrated ICT solutions that add value to the operations of diverse clientele, using highly skilled and well motivated workforce. We work with best-in-class partners and technologies from all over the world.
We comprise three divisions, each with expertise in one of the three information technology disciplines, plus an IT training and certification centre.
Job Description
We need the service of a product manager to drive the adoption , usage and penetration of the product ‘SMERP for Auto spare part Retailers” to the target market. The product manager in this respect will be required to increase the sales and profitability of this product “SMERP product for auto spare parts”. The Product Manager will be charged with developing the products with the development team based on industry experience and contacts with customers and prospects.
The prospective candidate will communicate with team members from the different units like development team to define product release requirement, marketing communications to define go to market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, value propositions to target customers and potential business partners.
The Product manager will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for the product offering, occasionally working with the sales channel(Business Partners, internal sales team) and key customers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
Driving a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
Analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.
Qualification and Experience
Requirement:
3+ years of software marketing/product management experience.
Knowledgeable in technology.
Good knowledge of SME business
Computer Science or Engineering degree or work experience a strong plus.
This position requires regular visits to customers
All applications must be sent to cwg.hr@cwlgroup.com within a week and emails must have the title of the job being applied for. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Applicants must state working telephone numbers at which they can be reached during office hours.