Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tHyundai Automotive South Africa is looking for a Product Specialist who will provide product information specification, development and production of product and pricing strategies,objectives, and promotions for product lines throughout the product life cycle, from planning to execution in line with set standards and business objectives.<\/p>\n
Position Overview\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nPROCESS<\/p>\n
\tReporting – Research, compile and analyze competitor data, product & sales trends and present to management.\u00a0
\n\tProduct Planning – Plan and develop viability studies for new products including vehicle specifications, comparisons, pricing and positioning.
\n\tVehicle launches – Compile product brief, presentations and technical specifications for all new products.\u00a0
\n\tMarketing – Collaborate with marketing services to effectively introduce new products and co-ordinate marketing material development.
\n\tBusiness information System – Effectively use business information systems, DTS\/Autostats\/AutoMSA to compile and present reports
\n\tPresentations – Compile and deliver presentations (PowerPoint)
\n\tAdhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the area of accountability.
\n\tAdhere to the standard operating procedures and guidelines within the area of accountability.
\n\tCollaborate with product marketing services to effectively introduce products , coordinate advertising, participate in trade shows and other key activities during the life cycle of the product.
\n\tContribute to the development of standard operating procedures and guidelines within the area of accountability.
\n\tDevelop and coordinate market, customer and competitive research and analysis, identifying trends and needs for inputs to the product design process.
\n\tEscalate unresolved issues to management and process owners.
\n\tIdentify and develop solutions to improve operational service and quality and escalate unresolved issues to management and process owners. (Where applicable)
\n\tIdentify and develop solutions to improve operational service and quality.
\n\tOptimise stock efficiency through correct product planning including but not limited to derivative , colour and lifecycle (including limited editions).
\n\tPlan and develop criteria for new products including requirements, specifications, features, volume, product ecosystem strategy and product lifecycle strategy.
\n\tReport on transactional and process activities to enable timely and effective decision making.<\/p>\n
FINANCE<\/p>\n
\tExecute work activities effectively and efficiently in order to maximise efficiencies and reduce unnecessary delays in achieving goals of the office.<\/p>\n
CLIENT<\/p>\n
\tDeliver services and\/or products that create a culture which aims to meet or exceed customers’ expectations in the business.
\n\tBroaden the understanding of customer service delivery principles and provide specialist support to meet and exceed customers’ expectations.<\/p>\n
PEOPLE<\/p>\n
\tAttend learning initiatives to improve work quality and enhance own skills.
\n\tAttend training initiatives to improve work quality and enhance own skills
\n\tOwn and live up to company values.
\n\tParticipate in forums\/discussions that positively contribute to knowledge improvement.<\/p>\n
Specific Role Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nClient Focus<\/p>\n
\tInteracts with clients in a respectful, helpful and responsive manner.
\n\tResponds to client needs with appropriate level of urgency.
\n\tInforms clients timeously of reasons for possible problems, such as unexpected disruptions.
\n\tSeeks feedback to develop a clear understanding of client needs and outcomes.<\/p>\n
Improvement Orientation<\/p>\n
\tDiscusses issues with supervisors and managers related to the quality of product and services and offers ideas \/solutions
\n\tto improve quality.
\n\tImproves own skills and competencies with a practical and hands-on approach to learning new things.
\n\tProvides on-the job training or guidance to facilitate the adoption of improved ways of work (1TL).<\/p>\n
Judgement<\/p>\n
\tAnticipates obstacles in the process of performing one ‘s work and takes corrective action.
\n\tKnows when to escalate a decision to a higher level.
\n\tGathers and considers relevant information to enable sound decisions in own team.
\n\tConsiders the possibilities and implications of alternative decisions, and selects an optimum course of action (1TL).
\n\tMakes appropriate and timely decisions in well-structured or routine situations in own area of responsibility (1TL).<\/p>\n
Interpersonal Effectiveness<\/p>\n
\tWorks effectively with others to accomplish a common objective.
\n\tFunctions effectively as a member of a diverse work team.
\n\tCommunicates effectively across cultural and gender barriers.
\n\tListens to concerns, opinions and objections of others.
\n\tEstablishes constructive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, managers, internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Planning and Organising<\/p>\n
\tMonitors own progress and performance against targets, schedules and standards.
\n\tIdentifies resource requirements to perform work per instructions and required standards.
\n\tPlans the execution of work tasks for self and\/or work team in line with set objectives.
\n\tOrganises and\/or coordinates others to perform required work outputs.<\/p>\n
Personal Courage<\/p>\n
\tCommunicates openly, respectfully and with confidence when interacting with team members, colleagues and seniors.<\/p>\n
Results Orientation<\/p>\n
\tCompletes tasks to the required standard.
\n\tAssumes personal responsibility to produce and deliver work of a high standard .
\n\tImplements control measures (where necessary) to evaluate work quality and standards.
\n\tAllocates workloads appropriately to ensure goal achievement.
\n\tClearly communicates expectations, standards, targets and time-lines when allocating work.<\/p>\n
Persistence and Tenacity<\/p>\n
\tHandles interruptions and set-backs whilst remaining focused on the task.
\n\tEndures criticism and reprimands from his \/ her peers and superiors, and takes remedial action.
\n\tAdapts working methods and actions to avoid obstacles and to achieve desired results.<\/p>\n
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
Organisational excellence and Intermediate \/ Understand<\/p>\n
\tThe ability to understand what productivity is. The ability to understand what quality is, and what its relationship with
\n\tproductivity is.
\n\tThe ability to understand why productivity and quality levels important is to a business economic growth.
\n\tThe ability to understand the relationship between productivity and competitiveness.
\n\tThe ability to understand what is organizational excellence, and what are its main criteria.
\n\tThe ability to understand why is customer orientation the key to organisational excellence.
\n\tThe Productivity process is understood in terms of effectiveness , efficiency, utilisation and respect for human dignity.<\/p>\n
Computer Literacy<\/p>\n
\tThe ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required.
\n\tUse spreadsheets to carry out numerical calculations on data and present the results in tabular and\/or graphical form.
\n\tUse word processing programmes to create, edit and store text documents, with embedded graphics and images in electronic form.
\n\tUse email to send and receive electronic mail, attaching files, use of junk mail, setting signature blocks, use different themes, deleting email, forwarding email, setting appointments, accepting invitations.
\n\tUse of presentation applications such as MS PowerPoint where needed. Use printers and scanners as needed. Use the internet via default browsers to search and retrieve information. Connect to network through the use of wireless or ethernet topology and protocols.<\/p>\n
Product and or Service knowled<\/p>\n
\tCapable of analysing relevant OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines;
\n\tProcedures and policies for the identification, handling, stacking and storage of particular categories of products;
\n\tFocus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the products;
\n\tCategories or groups of products and the special handling, stacking and storage requirements for each;
\n\tAnalyse relevant and correct purpose and use of cataloguing and labelling systems to determine gaps in performance, rendering solutions, informing decision-makers and updating policies and procedure.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\t2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar environment
\n\tHigher certificate in marketing, research.
\n\tResearch or Marketing Degree<\/p>\n
Deadline:4th August,2025<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
hyundai.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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