Product Manager- Cybersecurity

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Epsidon Management & Marketing Consultancy Full time

JOB PROFILE:

Job Title:

Cybersecurity Product Manager

Division:

Cybersecurity

Location & Address:

Johannesburg

Reports to:

Brand Manager

Direct Subordinates:

0

Total Staff in Function:

4

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

  • Procurement
  • Sales Operations
  • Brand Operations
  • Account Managers
  • Systems Engineers / Presales
  • Marketing
  • Logistics
  • Regional Managers

External:

  • Vendor
  • Resellers
  • End Users
  • Vendor
Alliance Partners

JOB SUMMARY:

Main Purpose of Position:
To manage and ensure the growth and development of the cybersecurity brands allocated to your portfolio.
(RSA, Nozomi and Forcepoint)
The below KPA's outlined in Section 3 are not exhaustive, additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by your direct manager and in line with previous competencies

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Key Performance Areas:

KPA

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Manage the Sales and Brand performance function

  • Driving revenue targets through a targeted set of partners
  • Executing on set Vendor Rebate Objective.
  • Driving Vendor Strategy and portfolio within existing and new targeted accounts.
  • Understand Vendor strategy, programs, and complete portfolio of products
  • Quarterly Business Review Sessions with Vendors
  • Nontargeted partner development planning and review
  • Vendor
Product Strategy and overview sessions

  • Partner recruitment and Development
  • Operational processes
  • Assist with product strategy execution
  • Build and manage relationships with Vendors team members
  • Be the Programme Champion who is the single point of contact between the Reseller and to Vendor for the running of the Programme (e.g. partner programs, incentive programs, and rebate programs)
  • Ensure the satisfactory execution of this business strategy plan
  • Continuously review monthly the business strategy and the investment of the rebate earned through it
  • Demonstrate sales growth.
  • Report opportunity details to the Vendor on a regular basis (weekly) showing deal progression and pipeline creation using the Customer Relationship Management system
  • Ensure that sales targets are achieved and report any deviations with detailed reasoning
  • Understanding of the brand budget (ensure accurate reporting of the profit and loss)
  • Managing the brand within the specified budget and driving performance to achieve Vendor rebates.

Marketing Management

  • Conduct Quarterly and Annual Marketing Planning sessions with Vendor and Non-Vendor Targeted Partners Partner Enablement (Target, Certifications, growth)
  • Quarterly Promo and Programs planning session
  • Quarterly Promo and programs management
  • Develop a Business Development Plan that documents the key sales & marketing strategies and a management system that measures performance and success

People Management

  • Internal and Regional Account managers development and training
  • Ensure that the Vendors internal team for the FD Security brands are executing on the deliverables to reach the Vendor Rebates with you, eg, Certification
  • Weekly Forecast sessions with respective Vendor Distributor and Channel Team
  • Attend training provided by Vendors to become totally selfsufficient in the brands allocated to your portfolio

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge - You must know:

Skills - You must be able to perform:

Attributes - You must in a way that will drive successful performance which is supported by the
Company's values.

  • Knowledge of relevant brand products and process.
  • Knowledge of vendor structure to have the correct point of contact.
  • Knowledge of information management industry in South Africa.
  • Knowledge of IT Industry.
  • Excel Intermediate
  • Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail with numbers
  • Demonstrated confidentiality.
  • Ability to deliver on service level agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability towards business intelligence.
  • Emotional Intelligence.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures that are implemented by the Company.
  • Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills.
  • Strong Communication Skills.
  • Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills.
  • Takes Initiative.
  • Works well with all kinds of people.
  • Remains calm under pressure.


Trust
  • It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.


Attitude
  • Professionalism and positivity are the demonstrated attitude with internal and external stakeholders.


Respect

Respectis not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.

  • Passion
  • Passion
is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon, puts their heart into their work and is passionate about becoming the best version of themselves.

  • Accountability
  • Accountability
allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.

  • Integrity
  • Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.
  • Teamwork
  • Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another,


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