Product Manager

We have a vacancy for a Product Manager in Aeroton. Interested applicants must meet the following criteria Main Job functions Product Management Ensure product probability and success. Continually monitoring product performance. Product /design refreshment proposals for management approval. Preparation of presentation for new ranges. Trend & product research, identify new opportunities and competitive activity. Liaise with all relevant departments and suppliers to ensure deadlines are met. Administrative management of the portfolio Master Schedule Set up annually, updated on a weekly basis, to ensure that the production / importing deadlines are met, and that we do not run late on certain processes. Daily Schedules Updated daily schedules and used when meeting with the Marketing Manager to go over workload/ priorities and what needs to be escalated up to management. Sourcing of and liaison with product suppliers local and overseas. Constant updates on suppliers in terms of pricing and product changes & updates. Sample requests & updated product details and correct sample specs. Create import orders & liaise with suppliers to ensure all detail on the order is correct. Market analysis Regular and ongoing SWOT. Identification of opportunities for growth, existing and new products. Regular trade visits to assess SAG product, positioning, price in the trade, as well as competitor activity and price, and opportunities that present themselves as a result of this. Pricing Updating supplier prices / SAG DCs, shipping rates, latest landed costs and ROEs. Ensure customer wholesale and retail prices are correct and up to date at the time of the price increase exercise. Completion of schedule in preparation for meeting with management to discuss and agree on increases. Trade Shows & Customer portfolio presentations. Participation in trade shows SARCDA, Retail Trade shows. Product/design selection and layout planning. Ensuring stock is ready and sent, preparation of required documentation, (briefs/pricing/ order forms) Attendance at trade shows as determined by Management.