Business Development Manager
Avnet
Product Manager, Technology
Public (Retail World SA)
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇬🇷 Greece
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis for the assigned Tech category to align commercial strategy with market opportunities
- Monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making
- Take ownership of the assigned product category: determine product mix, implement pricing policies, and manage stock supply to ensure optimal inventory levels
- Regularly evaluate and adjust product offerings based on market dynamics and performance analysis
- Cultivate and develop professional relationships with internal and external partners, including suppliers
- Engage in effective communication to align strategies and negotiate offers with internal teams and external suppliers
- Negotiate offers and oversee the procurement process for products from internal and external suppliers, ensuring favorable terms
- Promote products across commercial channels, including physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and call centers
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and execute promotional strategies
- Participate in corporate merchandising policy and supervise implementation across commercial channels
- Conduct in-depth competitive analysis to support development and adjustment of pricing policies
- Generate comprehensive reports covering purchases, sales, profitability, stock levels, supplier performance, training initiatives, and promotions for the assigned product category
- FMCG/field merchandising experience will be valued and applied to category management activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Statistics, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the purchasing department of a commercial company
- Experience in the retail industry is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (XLS) for data analysis and reporting
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written & oral
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Analytical thinking and critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills and ability to take initiatives
- Commercial and strategic thinking
- Enthusiasm, results orientation, drive, and self-motivation
- FMCG prior experience, especially field/merchandiser experience, highly appreciated
- Desirable: Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Desirable: Experience as a SAP user or proficiency in similar software systems
