Global Category Manager

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Quality Connect Staffing Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Manager to lead the development, launch, and growth of our Mobile Racks & Storage product portfolio.

As the Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to develop and execute a strategic roadmap for our Mobile Racks & Storage products.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Mobile Racks & Storage product line and make a significant impact on the success of our company.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape in the Mobile Racks & Storage industry.
  • Develop a global product strategy and roadmap for the Mobile Racks & Storage product line, considering customer insights, market opportunities, and business objectives.
  • Define product positioning, target markets, and competitive differentiation to maximize market penetration and profitability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, features, and specifications based on customer needs and market demands.
  • Set clear goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure the success of the Mobile Racks & Storage product line.
Requirements
  • 10-15 years product development/management and management experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in the Mobile Racks & Storage or automotive industry.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field; Masters degree is strongly preferred
  • Strong international experience
  • Strong and proved leader of a diversified team of individuals
  • Experience from interaction with various company disciplines such as sales and marketing, manufacturing, and product development
  • Strong understanding of product development processes, including market research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and launch.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data and market insights into actionable strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful product strategies that drive revenue growth.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Experience from strategic product planning e.g., product generation, phase in/phase out
  • Experience from project management and knowledge of modern tools
  • Understanding of and experience from different engineering disciplines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of CAD software and similar tools
  • Fluent English language knowledge


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