Title:  Manager Product Management

Aim of Function

Develop and execute clients' business plans and trade marketing strategies for product groups to achieve overall sales targets

Main Duties

1. Oversee and manage operating departmental budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
2. Collaborate with the brand management team to develop marketing strategies and activities based on clients' business strategy and objectives to achieve annual sales targets
3. Prepare product forecasts and constantly monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal supply
4. Manage new product launches, including product launch plans, roll-out timings, sample preparations (where applicable), display standards, etc.
5. Monitor and analyze sales trends and recommend marketing activities to achieve sales targets
6. Manage market research to assess customer attitudes to the current product range and new product introductions
7. Conduct product training to equip sales team with the necessary technical expertise to sell the products
8. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with clients
9. Act as the first point of reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues to address any issues that may arise
    

Additional Duties

1. Manage and oversee team’s delivery of team/function goals to drive execution against goals set
2. Drive and manage learning and development of team in the area of Product Management and DKSH behaviors to achieve team/function goals
3. Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Product Management and DKSH behaviors as part of continuous learning

Competencies

Core Competencies

1. Authentic
2. Being Pragmatic
3. Being Entrepreneurial
4. Being Committed
5. Passionate towards work and colleagues
6. Customer centric

Functional Competencies

1. Aligning Performance for Success
2. Delegating Responsibility
3. Developing Others
4. Facilitating Change
5. Managing Conflict
6. Negotiation
7. Planning and Organizing
8. Sales Ability/Persuasiveness
9. Strategic Decision Making

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum three years’ experience in a managerial capacity
• Demonstrate strong understanding of clients' industry/business/products
• Demonstrate strong client management and communication skills
• Proven project management skills
• Strong analytical background and knowledge of statistical analysis methods
• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in cross-country/-cultural interactions
• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)