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Ruckus and Arista Brand Manager
Ruckus and Arista Brand ManagerFirst Distribution • Gauteng, South Africa
Ruckus and Arista Brand Manager

Ruckus and Arista Brand Manager

First Distribution • Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The main purpose of the Ruckus Brand Manager encompasses a wide range of responsibilities pertaining to the product’s life cycle and you will oversee a product, or part of it, from ideation to distribution.

Brand Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities.

Business Strategy Development and Execution

  • Training on vendor processes and systems
  • Managing minimum certification level of partners
  • Involving partners in vendor training and events
  • Ensure operational excellence of vendor within the partner.
  • Orders are placed on vendor timeously.
  • Quotes are fast and accurate.
  • Credits are passed by the vendor and to the reseller / partner.
  • ETA and delivery information
  • Escalation of partner operational issues at vendor and focus on resolution.
  • Understand the development strategy for the vendor and implement it in the SBM sector.
  • Increase customer coverage / count for vendors and Pinnacle.
  • Increase vendor product coverage for the vendor
  • Increase geographic coverage for the vendor
  • Define and document a development plan with each partner and focus on the execution
  • Review the plan every quarter.
  • Present the status of the development plan back to vendor
  • Training and up-skilling of partners and First Distribution
  • Development partner to grow sales and presales resources of partner.
  • Training on vendor sales tools

Vendor & Partner Relationship Management

  • Technical, Presales
  • Sales Management, Marketing Working with the partner to drive marketing initiatives on behalf of the vendor, these initiatives may include.
  • Marketing events
  • Tele-campaigns
  • Internal incentives
  • Promotion of vendor events
  • Driving vendor GTM’s with the partner
  • Managing the vendor sales process
  • Deal Registration
  • Discount Management
  • Lobbying support for partner at the vendor
  • Margin management (ensuring the integrity of channel pricing)
  • Vendor sales funnel management & reporting funnel to vendor
  • Enlisting vendor support to drive the opportunity to closure
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Making sure that relationships are maintained with key vendor contacts that are required to be successful quarterly reviews for the partner.
  • Solution focus for each partner
  • Vendors focus on each product.
  • Product Lifecycle Management

  • Take ultimate responsibility for the revenue target allocated to the partner.
  • Drive FD’s product focus within each respective partner
  • Be the custodian of the Ruckus relationship at the partner.
  • Ensure that Ruckus’ products are top of mind with all key stakeholders within the partner.
  • Analyze market segments and develop marketing strategies to build product demand by creating effective solutions and awareness of the product and brand
  • Provide marketing plans and GTM plans for the sales team
  • Liaise with Ruckus and industry to understand product and market trends and amend plans accordingly to ensure efficient product life cycle management and maximize opportunities
  • Clearly communicate product, market strategy, objectives and technical
  • Strategic account management plan for all channel partners to be presented once a quarter as part of your quarterly review
  • Monitor inventory (inventory turns, stock aging, stock days, obsolesces, stock-outs) for the stock to meet all key performance indicators
  • Negotiate targets, rebates, co-op marketing funds, stock rotation, pricing, and supply
  • Manage orders and warranty return
  • Ensure that customer-related queries are effectively dealt with and solved
  • Assist the team with other related functions when and where required
  • Submit Weekly / Monthly / quarterly reports as required by management, Ruckus, and partners
  • Internal training associated with competencies :

  • During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.
  • Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary Qualifications would be advantageous.
  • 3 Years of Accounts Management / Product management experience in Networking
  • 3 years of IT Distribution experience
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite is essential.
  • Knowledge of CRM and ERP systems is preferred.
  • Skills and Abilities

  • Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills.
  • Strong Communication Skills.
  • Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills.
  • Takes Initiative.
  • Works well with all kinds of people.
  • Remains calm under pressure.
  • Proven account management or other relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to meet Job Requirements

  • Fluent in English
  • Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license
  • Office Requirements :

  • Work-from-office environment.
  • Semi-formal dress code.
  • Working hours are from 08 : 00 – 17 : 00.
  • Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
  • Reliable transport to and from the office.
  • NOTE :

  • This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
  • You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
  • Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
  • You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
  • Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
  • You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
  • You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and / or perform in more than one role
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