Market Development- Product Lead

Date Posted: Jan. 16, 2023, 9:23 a.m.

M-Kopa Solar

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Product Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and projects regarding product testing, launch, and product research. 

Key Accountabilities

Lead end-to-end product testing processes which involve, but are not limited to, planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting on test products.  

Lead product launch preparations and handle internal communications to all relevant departments in relation to new product launches 

Lead investigation, initial problem resolution, and final escalation of issues from the field impacting products in the market 

Monitor new product performance in the market and handle product performance reporting 

Responsible for the preparation of all training materials relating to, but not limited to, new products, process improvements, and tech developments within the organization 

Responsible for training trainers on all new products, processes, and tech developments within the organization 

Work hand in hand with the Product Development team to conduct initial/ pilot field testing of potential products, processes, systems, and tech 

Participate in product, customer, and sales agents’ surveys as needed 

Under the guidance of the Senior Manager- Market Development, conduct comprehensive market research to guide internal strategic product-related decisions 

Any other duties assigned 

Experience:

3+ years of experience in working in market and product development, market research, project management, or a related commercial function 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related field; specific experience in Market Research, Product Development is an added advantage.  

Skills and Competencies

Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills 

Strong writing and reporting skills 

Good working knowledge of MS Office packages such as MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel. 

Strong interpersonal skills to work with multiple internal stakeholders and short timelines. 

Agility - able to work in a fast-moving environment with frequent change and a sense of urgency. 

High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance. 

Willingness to work long hours as may be required from time to time. 

Work well in teams, and have strong critical thinking & analytical ability. 

Ability to work independently as well as in larger teams 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should make their applications to M-Kopa Solar via the link M-Kopa Solar jobs

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