Product Analyst

We’re looking for someone with four to five years of experience in product design or product management, preferably within the FMCG or software product management environments. You should have a strong understanding of business strategy and business finance with a B.Com degree or higher. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a product manager keen to work within the entrepreneurial industry powerhouse, Raizcorp.

What does a product manager do?

The Raizcorp product manager will work on the development of new products, the codification of new products, the communication of new products to various stakeholders, the pricing and price management of new products, the modification of new products and the shelving of new and existing products. The product manager is also responsible for the maintenance of all existing products to ensure that these products are fully and accurately codified. Some of the other functions of the role include:

• Building sophisticated business cases in excel for any new products (ensuring break-even analysis in terms of volume required is understood by the business)
• Understanding market conditions and competitor products, pricing and comparatives
• Designing the performance metrics and monitoring process for each product

What kind of personality will excel in this role?

We’re looking for strong business strategy and finance experience. You’ll be someone who deeply loves and understands business and entrepreneurship. You need to be an intellectual with a strong numbers orientation while having the ability to be empathetic to the user experience. This means having the ability to communicate complex concepts simply and clearly to a variety of audiences.

What are the minimum requirements?

• B.Com or similar degree is non-negotiable
• Masters-level qualification or MBA would be an advantage
• A minimum of four to five years experience in product design or product management
• FMCG software product management experience an advantage
• Strong understanding of business strategy and finance
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong project management experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Intermediate or advanced level Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Own vehicle with valid drivers license essential