Job Title         : Product Manager - South
Department   : Marketing
Reporting to  : Head - Product & Marketing

Job Description

Market research
        • Conduct market research in-house & obtain feedback from field staff & customers

Product design and development
        • Design product features
        • Analyze product profitability
        • Determine product process flow
        • Develop product program

Product testing & rollout
        • Conducting product prototype testing, evaluation and refinement
        • Promotion/Positioning/Training of a product for field staff/customers

Product marketing
        • Ensure all customer and corporate communication is up to date
        • Provide monthly regional updates

Product monitoring
        • Obtain regular feedback from concerned core functions
        • Work closely with Distribution on feedback (attending center meetings)
        • Update changes in product features based on feedback
        • Issue product circulars as and when required

Competitor analysis
        • Collating information on competitors
        • Train field staff on handling competition

Customer segmentation / Impact evaluation
        • Work with project heads on region-specific customer information


Educational Qualifications

Post Graduate in relevant field (e.g. MBA – Marketing) is preferred but not essential if the candidate has relevant work experience and skills. Under graduates may also apply.

Minimum Work Experience

At least 1 year of relevant experience in a managerial role in marketing function is preferred


Key Skills:

Communication skills: ability to communicate directly with field staff & customers
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills & teamwork: Requires working with all departments in the organization &
    with external parties (Funding Institutions, banks, lawyers etc.)
Project management skills: Coordinating and launching new products & services
Ability to frequently work in the field to interact with customers and branch staff
Proficient in MS Office or equivalent


Probation

Probation is for a period of 3 months. On completion of probation period, the candidate will be assessed for performance and confirmation

Compensation

Compensation is competitive with social sector and commensurate with experience & qualifications. We also have an ESOP program for all employees

Career development

As part of the self development program, career growth will be based on individual performance. Higher vacancies will primarily be filled by the internal manpower; we also support and encourage good performers to pursue higher education for professional development in Ujjivan.