MANAGER - PRODUCT AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT- DURBAN Finance / Accounting Pinetown, Durban - KwaZulu Natal MANAGER - PRODUCT AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team.
Purpose of the Job: To Conduct market research on customer needs and preferences To develop product strategies that align with company goals and customer needs To collaborate with customers and the client for the creation of product concepts and prototypes To prepare cost analysis when developing a new product To ensure every step of the product development process proceeds as planned To present new ideas/opportunities to the companies executive management Mentor and coach junior staff and/or interns on product and services development techniques.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for Research and Development Related to industry trends Product and Services Development Continuous Improvement People Development, accomplishments and competence.
Minimum Qualifications: Matric with Bachelors degree in science or engineering Postgraduate qualification in Business Management MBA is an added advantage.
Minimum Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience within the water and sanitation sector or similar environment of which 3 years should be at middle management level Fair understanding of both private and public sector Proven experience in product development Understanding of lean systems.
Technical and Functional Competencies: Business Development Client relationship management Commercial/business acumen Communication management Management communication Flair for marketing (sales, brand and image management, promotional support) Networking Product knowledge Public relations Risk management Strategic marketing and sales finance / financial analysis Project financing / company structures Prospecting skills Knowledge of the water and sanitation services sector (locally and internationally).
If you are interested, you are welcome to apply If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful this time Closing date 03 January 2025 Apply for this Job