• Application Deadline:
• Position: Product Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct company, industry and consumer research and analysis, including competitor analysis and benchmarking


• Identify gaps in the market for new products/trends, presenting key trends, products, categories and ideas to the business; based on this, prepares and presents new product proposals for review and approval


• Ensure a clear and efficient product road mapping, product planning, prioritization, and an overall agile product development process that aligns with a pre-agreed Product Strategy


• Evaluate the potential and practicality of products in development and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the successful identification, creation, launch and continued viability of launched products


• Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.


• Own the lifecycle management of product, whilst engaging, consulting and informing key stakeholders throughout the product development process.


• Manage customer opinion of a product, testing the product in focus groups and receiving feedback… working with teams to adjust the product’s design until confident they are market ready


• Manage interdependency across departments to ensure timely development and delivery of assigned tasks.


• Manage/engage and contract with external partners, suppliers and vendors associated with the successful deployment and continued delivery of the products


• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and third-party requirements in product development.


• Work intimately with the marketing department to develop marketing strategies (positioning, route to market, etc), lead generation strategies, and sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets

Minimum Requirements

• A University degree in a relevant field is required


• 5 years of progressive experience in product development/ product management


• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills


• Demonstrable experience and track record in project management


• Excellent Analytical skills: – Requirements Analysis, Pricing, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning etc


• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional Requirements

• MBA or Masters or Professional certification in Marketing is an added advantage


• Strong data analysis and reporting skills


• People Management


• Financial planning and strategy