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Product Manager

Product Manager

Network1Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Product Manager to lead product strategy market positioning and business growth across diverse markets in Sub‑Saharan Africa. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with a background in sales and product management capable of translating market insights into winning product strategies.

As a Product Manager you will be responsible for driving market research, product lifecycle management and business case development while collaborating closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure long‑term success.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or a related field (Essential)
  • MBA or Postgraduate qualification (Advantageous)
  • 510 years total experience with at least 23 years as a Sales Manager and subsequent experience in Product Management
  • Exposure to Sub‑Saharan African markets is highly advantageous

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategies tailored for Sub‑Saharan markets
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends and regional opportunities
  • Formulate and present business cases to senior stakeholders for product investment decisions
  • Define and implement pricing and positioning strategies to optimise market competitiveness
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from ideation to market launch and ongoing improvement
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D) to align strategies and deliver results
  • Provide insights and reporting on product performance, profitability and growth opportunities
  • ERP & Systems Exposure

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with CRM or ERP systems (SAP, Salesforce or similar) would be advantageous
  • Traits & Competencies

  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to turn insights into actionable plans
  • Commercial acumen with excellent understanding of pricing and market dynamics
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for engaging with senior leadership
  • Collaborative and cross‑functional team player with strong influencing ability
  • Adaptable, innovative and results‑oriented, thriving in dynamic multi‑market environments
  • Why Join Us

    This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping product success across one of the fastest‑growing regions in the world. You will work within a high‑performing global environment, gain exposure to multiple markets and drive meaningful strategies that influence the organisation’s growth and competitive positioning.

    How to Apply

    If you are a commercially driven professional ready to step into a high‑impact Product Manager role apply now.

    Please Note

    Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks. If you do not receive feedback please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities.

    Key Skills

  • Time Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Analytical
  • Agile
  • Requirement Gathering
  • Strategic thinking
  • Visio
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Market Research
  • UML
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Employment Type : Full‑Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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