Product Category Manager (Kempton Park) urgently wanted: APPLY HERE

Kempton Park, Gauteng
Permanent
Company
Wurth South Africa

Reference #
Wurth EH 15/07/2019

Published
19/07/2019

Contract Type
Permanent

Salary
Market Related

Location
Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Introduction
The Würth Group is the world market leader in assembly and fastening materials and it currently consists of over 400 companies in more than 80 countries.

Join us and work in an exciting and challenging environment as a Product Category Manager at our Head Office in Kempton Park.

Job Functions
Client Services, Marketing, Research and Development

Industries
Retail, Wholesale

Specification
Product maintenance on the existing range
Identify new products within the Categories
Responsible and accountable for new product launches within the first 3 months of the product life cycle
Establish initial quantity and selling prices on new products
Ensure quality standards are adhered to and evaluate product and document (in case of defects)
Launch new products countrywide when required
Recommend future promotions for new products
Supply relevant product information to Marketing Assistant

Requirements:
Matric Grade 12
Minimum of 2 years sales experience within Würth or a related industry
Excellent analytical skills
Computer literate – MS office 2010 (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word)
Good time management skills
Excellent administration and organizational skills
Presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines are driven
Ability to develop and implement marketing and product concepts
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Successful sales track record
Successful candidates from outlying areas would need to relocate at their own expense