Product Manager at Klasha

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

About The Job

• Klasha is looking for an experienced Product Manager who is passionate about building products that customers love.
• You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.
• You must have the ability to move fast and have experience launching new technology products across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners.
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact.
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
• Drive product launches including working with the public relations team, executives, and other product management team members.
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed.
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services.
• UI/UX designs of various products.

Requirements

• M.Sc / B.Sc qualification in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
• You must have the ability to move fast and produce error-free work.
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Fun Stuff

• Competitive salary.
• Cool company perks.
• You'll be working with a young, growing team based in Lagos, Nigeria that is millennial and Gen Z-driven.
• Fast and expanding career progression.
• Flexible working conditions. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Portfolio to: careers@klasha.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.