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Product Specialist, Connectivity Services
Responsibilities
As a Product Specialist, he/she will join the Product Marketing team and will be working with cross-functional teams to lead and projects manage the commercialization and timely delivery of Connectivity Services/Products at Main One. Also, the job holder will be responsible for providing support to the sales team to take our products to market to ensure we achieve our revenue targets.
The specific responsibilities shall include the following:
Work with cross-functional teams to lead and manage the commercialization and timely delivery of products
Manage Connectivity product revenue, goals and achievement – will be responsible for tracking Connectivty Services P & L and recommend actions to improve profitability.
Understand market dynamics and competitive landscape that affect product demand and direction, using it as feedback to drive attractiveness of MainOne Connectivty products
Supporting sales with deal qualifications and initial scoping of incoming opportunities
Responsible for providing the sales team with the necessary product expertise to enable them to sell the product. This involves printed and electronic promotional material, FAQs, presentations, product training, and relevant papers.
Responsible for reviewing product data to ensure that the Sales Team is kept up to date on new developments regarding the companies or competitors’ products.
Act as point of first reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues in Sales, Marketing Comms. and Technical Solutions to address any issues that may arise.
Direct market research and intelligence gathering efforts to assess customer response to/ requirements for new products. Either conduct this research with Main One’s resources or manage an agency
Assist with the development of Go-To-Market plans and provide content for advertising, promotion and sales aids in accordance with the annual marketing plan.
Recommend value added services to drive customer retention
Identify and qualify opportunities for new business, products and services.
Define and direct marketing programs for demand creation, lead generation and interface for lead tracking and management.
Provide marketing support and / or assistance to other team members on product solutions.
Maintain a good level of understanding and knowledge of the Company’s products and services, ensuring that customer queries can be captured and dealt with accurately and appropriately.
Analyses of industry, customer and competitor trends via the Internet and written reports;
Support Manager by providing pertinent market information that will help the strategy development and business decision making process.
Contacts:
You will be required to liaise and interface with both internal and external customers, and other groups/departments typically Technical, Project Management, Marketing Communication, Finance, etc
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other relevant technical field. MBA qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in similar role
Competencies & Skills:
Technical background + Business Management skills
Familiar with telecoms markets
Evidence of successful product launch and full lifecycle management
Evidence of total ownership of a product: Support all supply chains in the company – sales, operations, finance and marketing, as a product owner
Ability to prepare/present business cases with financials at the product launch
Ability to track/manage product P&L once launched
Excellent customer, supplier and external relations
Excellent Presentation Skills (at C Level)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
Attention to Details
Highly Organised
Excellent Communication skills
Team Oriented and Leadership skills
High Tolerance for Stress
Relationship Builder
High level of Integrity
Time and Priority Management Skills.
People Management and Negotiation skills.
Superior analytical Skills.
Demonstrates independent ownership and management of tasks.
Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information
Demands of the job
Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Marketing Analyst
The Marketing Analyst will be responsible for the effective implementation of marketing strategies targeted at communicating with MainOne’s customers to increase market penetration, customer growth, and profitability
The specific responsibilities shall include the following:
Research, develop and implement brand and communication strategy, standards and practices that promote the behaviour and recognition objectives of the company.Develop key messages and manage all corporate communication and media communication for MainOne, including marketing information to customers, employees and other stakeholdersLead agencies and internal team members where appropriate to execute communication activities - marketing materials, advertising, customer communications, direct mail, marketing campaigns, press releases, brochures and content for trade publications, etc.Assist with writing and editing of promotional literature including brochures and company presentations, newsletters, direct marketing, and social network marketing projects, ensuring all marketing materials undergo brand review and adhere to strict brand messaging guidelinesWork closely with the website administrator to ensure messaging is consistent with overall marketing and communication objectives.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure proper messaging of company beliefs and service offeringsDevelop and manage repositories of company promotional material and ensure effective updates and version control in line with changing market requirementsChampion the execution of marketing campaigns targeted at current and potential MainOne customers and partnersDemonstrate understanding of telecoms marketing and company product knowledgeContribute to the total effectiveness of the company’s messaging communicating openly, solving problems proactively, offering creative ideas and working as a positive, engaged team member.Ensure effective budget management by the delivery of all marketing activities within the agreed budget
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field. Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
5 – 8 years’ work experience in a Marketing role.
Competencies:
Experience in strategic planning, marketing and promotions. Very good understanding of the telecommunications market.Excellent oral & written communication skills.Strong project management and delivery skills, with the ability to multi-task and effectively set priorities within tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.Very good planning, organisational and analytical skillsTime management and skills & ability to work well under pressure
