Product Specialist driving sales and support for Sandvik Crushing equipment across Southern Africa. Collaborating with customers for technical services and maintenance support.
About the role
- Product Specialist contributing to local product strategy and managing launches in the automotive sector. Collaborating with global teams to align on specifications and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the local product strategy (models, versions, engines, equipment)
- Configure and manage the product portfolio in line with headquarters’ guidelines and local market needs
- Develop local product specifications and pricing policy
- Plan and execute local product launches in cooperation with PR, sales, and marketing teams
- Translate and adapt product and communication materials provided by headquarters
- Prepare product documentation and training materials
- Organize and deliver product trainings for dealer sales teams
- Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities
- Conduct benchmarking of competitor models (equipment, pricing, market strategies)
- Maintain regular communication with headquarters regarding product specifications, orders, and product policy
- Participate in regional product and strategic meetings
- Analyze demand and plan availability of models, versions, and configurations (including colors)
- Provide product expertise to support marketing campaigns and PR activities
- Support local events (e.g., product launches, trade fairs, test drives, fleet days)
- Prepare reports and analyses related to vehicle homologation and registration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Minimum 1 year of experience in product, marketing, or sales within the automotive industry
- Strong knowledge of the automotive market, model segmentation, competitors, and customer preferences
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with product and sales data
- Fluent English (regular interaction with headquarters)
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
- Attention to detail and ability to work with documentation
- Driving license (Category B)
- Willingness to travel for business purposes
Benefits
- Work flexibility
- Various forms of cooperation
- Basic benefits package
- Development on your terms
- Integration and shared experiences
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