Product Manager - Specialised Laboratory Equipment

About the position

A well-established laboratory equipment and consumables company requires the above to manage and drive the various assigned product portfolios on a national basis, maximising profitability, controlling working capital, growing portfolios and achieving budgetary objectives.
Minimum requirements for the role: 

• A Grade 12 is essential for this role.
• A science degree, diploma or certificate is pref but not essential.
• Previous experience working within a scientific/laboratory environment is preferred.
• Must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and driving the various assigned product portfolios on a national basis, maximising profitability, controlling working capital, growing portfolios and achieving budgetary objectives.
• Working alongside the sales team in order to assist them in growing and developing customers in the marketplace.
• Formulating strategies and plans to achieve sales targets for each product brand.
• Attending weekly review meetings with senior management.
• Attending customer meetings with the Sales team and presenting various products to customers.
• Arranging and conducting training at customers on products.
• Conducting research into new market sectors with regards to various brands of products that are promoted. 
• Managing and overseeing international and local suppliers regarding products being represented by the company.
• Working closely with the marketing manager and fellow product managers for support programmes and materials.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Desired Skills:

• Laboratory Equipment
• Specialised Laboratory Equipment
• Product Manager