Assistant Product Manager at Simba Group

The Simba Group, established in 1988, is a Pan-Nigeria conglomerate active in key sectors that are integral to Nigeria’s growth: transportation, power products, and IT-enabled services. Our mission is to offer innovative, high-quality products and top-tier after-sales service. Our business is driven by values of Integrity, Innovation, Openness, and Consistency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Product Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering with a post-graduation in marketing, or experience in consumer durables sales.
• This role offers the opportunity to engage in both market-facing and strategic office-based responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: Dedicate 50% of your time to gathering market insights on customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activity.
• Product Development Support: Collaborate with teams across engineering, design, and sales to support product development that meets market demands.
• Marketing Strategy: Assist in developing marketing strategies that align with business objectives, leveraging an understanding of consumer durables markets.
• Product Launch: Plan and execute product launches, ensuring coordination across functions for a smooth product introduction.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor product performance and customer feedback to recommend improvements.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide product-related support.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Must-Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Should Have a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing (preferred), or a technical background with marketing/consumer durables focus.
• We prioritize candidates with a technical foundation and post-graduate marketing training, particularly those who have experience in Consumer Durables (e.g., Samsung, LG, TCL).

Experience:

• Fresh graduates in Marketing are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in corporate or channel sales within Consumer Durables is preferred; retail sales or merchandising experience is not suitable.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to spend 50% of the time in the market, with a strong interest in fieldwork and market engagement.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, with a desire to learn and grow.
• Flexible and open to travel as needed.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and working under pressure.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job role as the subject of the mail.