Vacancy: Product Manager - HP Consumer (Midrand)

Product Manager Role Description

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Midrand and will be responsible for the following: 

• Achieving GP Target on monthly basis 
• Managing stock within budget and weeks of inventory
• Manage Aging stock within budget
• Strategic ordering of product
• Management of sell in target set by HP Inc.
• Management of Sell out programs
• Achieving sell out target set by Pinnacle
• Manage relationship with vendor
• Management of an OTB
• Management of OTB maps
• Understanding of HP Inc product range and value proposition will be extremely beneficial
• Understanding and continuous development on product knowledge
• Provide relevant product training internally and to the different branches
• Provide reports and target tracking information as required
• Engage with all relevant parties at Pinnacle and subsidiary companies
• Understand and implement Pinnacle strategy and policies in alignment with product
• Product support (PDF Spec Sheets, Web Info, Sales Support, Customer Support-Systems Integrators)
• Product pricing
• Manage the profitability of products
  - Assist sales staff with quotations
  - Understand HP Inc compensation program
  - Provide sales support to sales staff
  - Ensure all resources are aligned
•  Training
  - Stay constantly updated with all developments and trends in the market
  - Understand technology roadmaps
•  Logistical
  - Maintain ERP system up to date with product codes and pricing agreements
  - Attend weekly sales meetings and assist in resolving stock issues
•  Manage stock efficiently
  - Drive active and aging stock
  - Understand the logistical process
  - Assist in order managing process to maintain service and stock levels
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships
  - Liaise with suppliers for promotional funds and materials
  - Maintain relationships with customers to understand their requirements and incorporate into the stock forecasting 

Noncedo Eland
Talent Acquisition Specialist

+27 (11) 265 3277

• Matric with mathematics is essential, an IT or sales and marketing tertiary qualification and/or relevant diploma is essential
• Minimum 3 years work experience within an IT environment
• Previous IT distribution experience will be an advantage
• Must understand the IT market and the specific needs around the different market segments
• Above average computer literacy in MS word, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Relevant technical knowledge and technology driven
• Ability to learn products with ease
• Spreadsheet knowledge in drawing up and utilizing reports (Rate of Exchange linked costing calculations, stock management, product reordering, ageing stock etc.)
• Customer focused and delivering above average customer service i.e. customer satisfaction principles and practices as well as service quality orientated
• Ability to network, build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as have a grasp of the different cultures
• Attend and present product training
• Strategic thinker with strong planning, negotiation and execution skills
• Excellent customer engagement and relationship building skills
• Ability to carry through a task to completion i.e. results driven as well as deadline driven
• Above average administration skills, communication skills and writing skills
• Good time management and ability to effectively prioritize workload
• Copes effortlessly within a high stress and pressurized environment i.e. ability to handle pressure
• Meet weekly and/or monthly target
• Be willing to go the extra mile 
• Mature outgoing personality, energetic go getter with will to succeed
• General business acumen
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transport
• Basic calculations (ability to work with numbers)
• Self-actualization (capacity to assert oneself)
• Motivation (ability to motivate others)
• Negotiation (in a spirit of co-operation with the aim of an amicable outcome)
• Tact (courteous, diplomatic, respectful manner)
• Excellence orientation (set and achieve high standards & ongoing improvement)
• Feedback (provide positive, helpful & productive feedback)
• Liaison (establish effective personal contact / channel for Communication between parties)
• Written communication (convey information through written instruction)
• Decisiveness (ability to make decisions, render judgment, take action & apply corrective measures)
• Evaluating (ask questions, analyze, give attention to and attend to detail) 

• Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it 
• Looking to build a career within Pinnacle 
• Analytical thinker and problem solver 
• Proactive and positive individual with a passion for Pinnacle 
• Planning and organizational skills 
• Logical and efficient 
• Self-confidence, self-development and self-driven
• Attention to detail 
•  High energy levels 
•  Patience
•  Sales acumen  

All applications in the form of a detailed CV must be forwarded to:

Noncedo Eland
+27 (11) 265 3277
[email protected]