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Product Manager

East Rand
Salary: Up to R40 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: JHB007574/JK-JH

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Alberton is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Product Development Manager to lead the end - to- end development, sourcing, and delivery of their product rangesThis role is responsible for managing the full product lifecycle from international sourcing and supplier negotiation to packaging, quality control, and retail readiness across approximately 2,500 SKUs spanning crockery, cutlery, glassware, barware, bakeware, and kitchenware

Minimum requirements:

Matric or relevan NQF qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in product sourcing or development, specifically dealing with international suppliers specifically sourcing products from China
Proven leadership experience managing or building a team
Strong understanding of import processes, costing, and global supply chains
Experience in home ware, kitchenware, or related product categories highly advantageous
Valid drivers licence and own vehicle
Willing to travel Internationally +- 3 times per year conducting supplier visits

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will oversee both international branded ranges and proprietary house brands (e.g. Regent and Bar Butler), ensuring that all products meet quality, cost, and market requirements
Ensure that product ranges are relevant, commercially viable, and delivered efficiently directly impacting profitability, brand
strength, and customer satisfaction

Product Strategy & Range Management

Develop, curate, and optimize product ranges aligned with market trends and retailer requirements
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost improvement, and category growth.
Evaluate product & category performance and rationalize ranges based on commercial metrics

International Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Source products globally, with a strong focus on suppliers in China and other key manufacturing regions
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, production timelines, and quality standards
Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships

Brand & Packaging Oversight

Ensure product alignment with brand strategies (e.g. Regent, Bar Butler, Consol and international brands represented by HCS)
Manage packaging development, artwork coordination, and compliance with retail requirements
Maintain consistent brand presentation across all product categories

Digital Product Data & Content Management

Ensure all product information is accurately captured and maintained
Verify product descriptions, specifications, and attributes are correctly recorded
Oversee uploading and management of product data and graphics onto relevant systems, platforms and websites

Quality Control & Compliance

Establish and maintain quality assurance processes
Coordinate inspections, certifications, and product testing where necessary
Investigate and resolve product or supplier quality issues

Cross - Functional Coordination

Collaborate with sales, logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams
Oversee timelines from concept through to import and delivery
Ensure accurate product specifications, costing, and documentation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Margin performance across ranges
On- time product development and launch
Supplier performance and reliability
Product defect/return rates
Team performance and delivery efficiency
Inventory optimization and stock turn
Speed of sourcing and development cycles

Consultant: Joelene Koekemoer - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.