Job at Somotex Nigeria Limited, Monday 9, November 2015

Somotex Nigeria Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of cooling systems – air conditioners and refrigerators partnering with Midea of China, and Chest Freezers in relationship with Tamashi.

Somotex is also a major importer of tyres and a major partner of Havells-Electrical in Industrial and Home appliances. The company provides after sales support service for all her product lines. Good communication skills is a key requirement for staff recruitment.

PRODUCT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Identify, develop and execute product strategy based on company objectives, market characteristics and trends and profitability requirements

· Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, business developments and market trends to identify opportunities and ensure product offering is properly positioned

· Identify new influential designs and meaningful product innovation to accentuate current portfolios.

· Identify and develop Brand extensions into parallel categories.

· Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies

· Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new, innovative products to market on time and on budget

· Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as return-on-investment and profit-loss projections

· Execute the development, design and production of packaging, literature, signage and marketing materials in accordance with branding strategies

· Develop and participate in presentations to internal and key strategic retail account

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business required; MBA a plus

· 4 -5 years or more of product development/brand experience in consumer durable goods industry experience required

· Demonstrated success managing and executing multiple product launch cycles, from idea generation to product delivery

· Keen eye for influential product design and innovation.

· An Entrepreneur with a flare and drive to produce uniqueness with features that matters across product portfolio

· Ability to understand consumer needs and marketplace trends and translate these into successful new product offerings and product improvements

· Experience developing new consumer products for market including definition of concepts, positioning, features, benefits and pricing

· Excellent understanding of business analytics to make informed business decisions

· Ability to effectively provide direction and problem solve in a timely manner

· Ability to juggle structure and lead complex projects, monitor progress against key milestones and deliver on time and on budget

· Direct experience in managing, guiding and placing accountability with overseas manufacturing partners.

· Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to give public presentations

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send application and CV tocareer@somotexnig.com

Job at Somotex Nigeria Limited, Monday 9, November 2015