Product Manager

Product Manager

A consulting firm requires the services of a qualified candidate for this position.

Purpose of Position:
To ensure assigned product gets to the customers and meets their needs while revenue targets are met. Also, manage the product life cycle.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement programmes to grow product sales.
Set up strategic marketing plans for a product or product line through comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, pricing, customer engagement.
Build relationships with top 60 companies sending participants to executive programmes and report on a quarterly basis about possible enrolments, needs identified and feedback from past participants.
Provide brand visibility for each executive education class by establishing social media presence, setting up a special newsletter or report on programme activities sent to participating companies, online coverage of selected sessions etc.
Track performance of clients on completion of programmes.
Maintain and update customer reference database and associated companies to facilitate marketing activities.
Manage issues affecting product delivery and meeting of clients demand.
Review and advice on improvement initiatives for effective meeting of targets.
Facilitate payment of fees by participants in accordance with the SOP. Drive debt recovery plans and credit policy
Support the marketing of Executive programmes and open seminars
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure successful graduation of participants in Executive Education.
Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by the line manager from time to time.


Personal Skills

Planning/organizational skills and initiative
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Influencing and presentation skills
Flexibility in work schedule


Technical Skills

Knowledge of budgeting and project management
Good knowledge of the Executive Education market
Customers services skills
Ability to plan and prioritize as required
Knowledge of product, channels development and management
Good negotiation skills
Knowledge of market segmentation and branding


Qualification:

A minimum of OND in a relevant field.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates from within and outside Nigeria should send their CVs to [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline:30th September, 2014