International Product Manager

Job description / Role

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager who is passionate about building products and has a give it all hard working attitude. He will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams (R&D, QC, Operations, Logistics, Finance) to help identify, develop, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy and help grow its market share.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Managing the company’s product portfolio - development, launch and discontinuation of products based on strategic approach
• Gaining a deep understanding of customer experience, identifying and filling gaps and generating new ideas to grow Market Share
• Scoping and prioritizing activities based on business impact and need
• Determining customers needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information - Primary or Secondary research
• Recommending the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas based on Sales dept./Market and/or product or packaging changes.
• Assessing market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors products - Prices and Product Benchmarking on Quality and other such aspects
• Providing data for product communications by defining product marketing communication objectives - conducting workshops for Sales teams to educate them about products
• Obtaining product market share by working with sales department if needed or by conducting market visits
• Providing information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests related to the portfolio
• Facilitating inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and facilitate market support for special requirements
• Bringing new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses on campaign
• Determining product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing standard, special and customized orders
• Working closely with R&D, Quality control and Operations departments to make sure Products are optimized, colour options are evaluated and solutions are provided to the customers
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in conferences and seminars to self appraise about changing market conditions/situations
• Innovating and making sure Caparol stays ahead of the competition in product features
• Providing inputs based on in-depth data analysis and demonstrate how that analysis impacts key product metrics

Salary:
AED 90,000 to 135,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Incentives + official trips travel expenses

Requirements

Qualification needed

• Higher Education/bachelor
• Relevant work experience & relevant Certifications.
• Master’s will be an added advantage
• Work Experience – 2 to 10 yrs

About the Company

OUR VISION

At study abroad, we have a strong commitment to education and career development. Our aim has always been to help international students study in a country of their choice. We are passionate about bringing international grade education to the doorsteps of our students from all over the globe.

We aspire to become the world’s leading global education advisory by connecting our students to our huge network of opportunities across the globe.

OUR MISSION

Transparency and Integrity are the two most important building blocks we believe in for the admissions process at Study Abroad. We are committed to the highest ethical standards. Study Abroad programs are designed to handhold students and help them in exploring best-fit university options, applying to multiple universities through a single application form system. Our organisation and our counselors pledge ethical and clarity in mind attitude in our interactions with our students and their families.