Product Manager for Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Parts in Kempton Park
MPRTC Recruitment · Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
MPRTC Recruitment is looking for a Product Manager to manage and grow a product portfolio in the automotive and commercial vehicle parts industry. Based in Kempton Park, you will handle product sourcing, pricing, supplier management, catalogue data, demand planning and product marketing to hit sales and profitability targets. If you have a tertiary qualification and strong Excel skills, this full time role could be your next step.
About the role
As a Product Manager for automotive and commercial vehicle parts, you will be responsible for managing and growing a product portfolio. Your day to day work will involve sourcing products, setting prices, managing suppliers, maintaining catalogue data, planning demand and driving product marketing to achieve sales and profitability goals.
You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams, using your analytical skills to review sales trends, margins and stock levels. Your role will also involve managing product data and online catalogues or ERP systems, so attention to detail is key.
Application notes: By submitting your personal information to MPRTC, you consent to background checks including criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks. If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You can opt out of electronic communications at any time by contacting MPRTC.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Engineering, Business Management or a related field
- Experience in product management, product marketing or product data management is advantageous
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall computer literacy
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience with Canva, Photoshop or similar design software
- Knowledge of product pricing, market analysis, supplier sourcing and product lifecycle management
- Experience managing product data, online catalogues or ERP systems is advantageous
- Ability to analyse sales trends, margins, stock levels and financial performance
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Fluent in English; Afrikaans is advantageous
- Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly organised, detail oriented, self motivated and results driven
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a product portfolio through product sourcing and pricing
- Handle supplier management and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Maintain accurate catalogue data and product information
- Conduct demand planning to ensure stock availability
- Develop and execute product marketing strategies
- Analyse sales trends, margins and stock levels to inform decisions
- Manage product data in online catalogues or ERP systems
- Work towards achieving sales and profitability targets
Job details
- Organisation
- MPRTC Recruitment
- Location
- Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This Product Manager role is a great fit if you enjoy working with automotive parts and have a head for numbers. To stand out, highlight your experience with product data, pricing and supplier management on your CV. Since the advert mentions advanced Excel and PowerPoint, be ready to show examples of how you have used these tools to analyse sales or manage catalogues. If you have worked with ERP systems or online catalogues, mention that too. The role is based in Kempton Park, so consider your transport arrangements. MPRTC conducts background checks, so ensure your references are up to date. A Afrikaans speaking ability could be a bonus. Good luck!
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