About this role
Our client in the refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning industry is seeking to employ a Product Manager to join their team based in Selby, Johannesburg. Extensive practical experience in refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning products and applications secures. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive. Requirements: Extensive practical experience in refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning products and applications. Strong technical knowledge of compressors, condensing units, evaporators, refrigerants, controls and associated systems. Relevant technical industry experience will take precedence over previous job titles or formal product management experience. Product management, technical management or supplier evaluation experience advantageous. Matric certificate. Formal technical qualification in refrigeration, HVAC or Mechanical Engineering. Strong refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning product knowledge. Ability to interpret technical specifications, performance data and equipment-selection requirements. Knowledge of product costing, selling prices, margins and commercial viability. Product evaluation and supplier assessment skills. Understanding of inventory and product lifecycles. SAP Business One or similar ERP experience advantageous. International sourcing and product-range development experience advantageous. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Responsibilities: Manage and continuously improve the company's product portfolio. Evaluate new products, suppliers and emerging technologies. Provide technical product expertise and support to the national branch network. Assess product costs, margins, competitiveness and commercial viability. Identify gaps, duplication and obsolete products within existing ranges. Work with Procurement on product lifecycles, stock suitability and technical substitutions. Coordinate product testing and technical evaluations with Engineering. Develop technical training and product knowledge throughout the business. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.