Junior Product Developer

5 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Smdtechnologies Full time

Department: Product & Category Management – Appliances, Personal Care & Seasonal Reports To: Head of Appliances and Personal Care About Us SMD Technologies is a leading global product and brand developer, offering a wide portfolio of innovative, high-quality consumer products. Our brands—including Volkano, Amplify, Bounce, Rocka, Eiger, Connex Connect, Switched, Kingsons and more—span multiple industries. We are committed to excellence and are seeking a driven Junior Product Developer to support growth across our Appliances, Personal Care, and Seasonal categories. Job Overview The Junior Product Developer will support the end-to-end development of new products and enhancements to existing products across multiple consumer categories. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, market-relevant products from conception to launch. Key Responsibilities Product Development Support: Assist senior developers with product concepts, prototypes, and specifications. Participate in brainstorming and idea generation. Support refinement of existing product lines. Market Research & Insights: Conduct trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research. Analyse market and category data to guide product decisions. Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in product testing and QA processes. Assist in documenting test results. Documentation & Administration: Maintain product documentation including manuals, specs, and technical sheets. Project Coordination: Track product development timelines and milestones. Report project progress and escalate risks. Work with internal teams and suppliers. Category Management: Support category growth with the sales team. Ensure product availability aligned with customer requirements. Use PowerBI to track performance and identify insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sales, marketing, compliance, logistics, and manufacturing. Assist with packaging, marketing briefs, and related tasks. Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare performance reports in PowerBI. Analyse sales data to forecast trends and identify opportunities. Customer Feedback & Improvement: Collect and analyse customer feedback. Recommend improvements and enhancements. Qualifications Up to 3 years’ product development or related experience. Knowledge of prototyping and manufacturing processes. Strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerBI. Strong organisational abilities. Willingness to travel when required. Preferred Experience in consumer electronics, appliances, personal care, FMCG, or retail. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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