Product Consultant

<p>Main Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Performs proper scientific research on assigned product of specialty in order champion the product.</li> <li>Keeps track of past, current and future product trends.</li> <li>Develops and maintains a refined database that efficiently supports product data collection.</li> <li>Provides input and analyses for multi focused research project.</li> <li>Provides expert advice in relations to the competition, its product line, pricing and availability.</li> <li>Performs quality assurance and integration of multiple data streams for Product research and administrative needs.</li> <li>Well-informed of industry standards and new approaches to specific products.</li> <li>Maintains a thorough understanding of marketplace, competitors and industry trends in order to identify new Products and marketing opportunities</li> <li>Researches patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved.</li> <li>Assists in the creation of marketing campaigns and strategies designed to inform customers about product availability.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continuously reviews product performance against research data and customer feedback so as to deliver optimal product.</li> <li>Identifies features, applications and benefits of the product relative to the competition, and quantify target markets in which to recommend deployment of the Product.</li> <li>Assists Marketing with technical brochures, advertising, and articles</li> <li>Coordinates the promotion of product on various platforms</li> <li>Assists in creation of new product and irons out flaws right through to final stage for customer specificities.</li> <li>Presents the Production units with product design so as to design and deliver solutions as per Research finding.</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>Minimum requirements</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business (MBA added advantage)</li> <li>A minimum of 3 years of progressive product management/Consulting experience</li> <li>Proven record of product development project exposure is also required.</li> <li>A clear understanding of relevant consumer products is a must.</li> <li>A proven record of success in product sourcing and distribution to relevant markets is required.</li> <li>Strong detail orientation with the ability to work with overseas vendors is a must.</li> <li>Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.</li> </ul>