Product Manager IBM
Midrand - South Africa
Job Summary
This position will become a product expert and play a crucial role in supporting all business development activities to meet revenue and profit objectives.
Execute activities to achieve monthly sales targets
Liaise and engage with partners regularly to grow their share of the wallet
Present product/brand presentations to customers and partners
Generate leads and manage the sales process together with the partner
Present status of the development plan back to the vendor
Ensure operational excellence of vendor within the partner
Ensure all SLAs are met timeously
Responsible for fast and accurate costing and quotes to partners
Understand and implement Pinnacle strategy and policies in alignment with product
Making sure that stakeholders at the vendor interface with stakeholders at the partner at all levels
Working with the partner to drive marketing initiatives adhering to alignment with the vendors GTM messaging i.e. Driving vendor GTMs with the partner and ensuring focus on the GTMs
Maintain the ERP system up to date with product codes and pricing agreements
Build and maintain internal and external relationships
Matric with mathematics is essential
A tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diploma in Business and/or in IT will be an advantage
Excellent computer skills in MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
Good sales presentation skills
Organized individual who is deadline-driven with good time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Minimum 5 years work experience within an IT environment
Demonstrable knowledge of software tools
Appropriate IBM accreditations would be advantageous
Previous experience within the ICT Distribution industry
Working experience in a customer service environment
Understanding of Forex conversions/calculations
Understanding Software and Cloud value propositions will be extremely beneficial
Able to work in a pressured environment to chase and meet targets
Interested in continuously learning about technology products
Confident self-motivated and display a high level of energy
Customer service orientated
Enjoy collaboration and able to work as part of a team
High attention to detail
Proactive tactful and a technology-driven individual
Willing to go the extra mile to deliver the exceptional
Strong administrative abilities
Self-managed
Pinnacle is for people who want more than just a job. Its a place to get involved try new things build your skills and take your career further.
With more than 30 years in the ICT industry Pinnacle offers the opportunity to work alongside talented people gain exposure to leading technology brands and be part of a business that continues to evolve with the industry.
Youll work with great people get hands-on experience with some of the biggest names in technology and have opportunities to learn train and take on new challenges along the way.
Whether youre starting your career or ready for your next challenge Pinnacle is a place where you can contribute make an impact and build what comes next.
Youre not simply joining a company. Youre joining a team where you can learn grow and build a career.
Required Skills:
SKILLS AND EDUCATION: Matric with mathematics is essential A tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diploma in Business and/or in IT will be an advantage Excellent computer skills in MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written business communication skills Good sales presentation skills Organized individual who is deadline-driven with good time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum 5 years work experience within an IT environment Demonstrable knowledge of software tools Appropriate IBM accreditations would be advantageous Previous experience within the ICT Distribution industry Working experience in a customer service environment Understanding of Forex conversions/calculations Understanding Software and Cloud value propositions will be extremely beneficial PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITIES: Able to work in a pressured environment to chase and meet targets Interested in continuously learning about technology products Confident self-motivated and display a high level of energy Customer service orientated Enjoy collaboration and able to work as part of a team High attention to detail Proactive tactful and a technology-driven individual Willing to go the extra mile to deliver the exceptional Strong administrative abilities Self-managed
Required Education:
Matric with mathematics is essentialA tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diploma in Business and/or in IT will be an advantage
About Company
Pinnacle Real Estate Investments and Development Management is a professional services provider offers its clients a full range of real estate investments and development management consultancy services throughout the RE development life cycle from insertion to realization.