Product Manager - Pumps

Description:

REPORTING TO THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
JOB PURPOSE:
To manage and drive the growth and pump product line on a global scale, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall objectives and market demands by demonstrating strategic leadership and commercial acumen across various regions
JOB FUNCTION:
New Business Development:
Collaboration with the senior leadership team to develop and execute strategies to expand market share globally
Proactive assessment of future business needs
Develop and implement regional strategies, within the matrix structure, to increase market share and drive growth of the pumps product line
Marketing:
Attendance and participation at exhibitions and events in order to increase company’s recognition
Ongoing liaison with Sales to improve market growth
Stakeholder Liaison:
Communicate customer needs to technical team as per the company process
Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional teams such as engineering, sales and technical
Generate concept designs for quotation purposes and new developments as per the company process
Client Retention:
Relationships and networks with key stakeholders and influencers are established and maintained
Project manage all orders as required
Continuous Improvement:
Determine areas for improvement between product supply and customer need and develop a strategy to eliminate obstacles
Identify shortfalls and improvement opportunities within the sales/product line interactions
Product development in collaboration with Technical Manager and Technology department
Technical Support:
Provide feedback and insights to the global product team to inform product development and improvement
Provide technical assistance and recommendations of equipment and processes to Sales Engineers as required
Oversee the lifecycle of the product line within the region, from development to market launch and ongoing support

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION:
Tertiary qualification in a related Engineering field. eg. Mechanical/Metallurgical/Chemical
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 8 years’ in product (Pumps) management within a similar industry with 3 years of senior management experience
Strong problem solving, decision making, communication, negotiation, influencing and leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook)
Strong networks in the mining and minerals processing industry
Strong Business Development experience, Sales and technical experience in Pumps industry.