Job Description<\/p>\n
\tMotus Aftermarket Parts is searching for a Commercial Manager (Product Management) to join the team in Meadowview. The purpose of the position is to support the Product Management team in driving data-led decision-making across brand strategy, product investment, and portfolio optimisation.
\n\tThis role is critical in ensuring the business invests in the right brands and products by balancing profitability, market share growth, and strategic positioning across private label and premium brands.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n
\tCost Management Accountant \u2013 CIMA
\n\tCA(SA)
\n\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
\n\t3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in a commercial, financial, or business analysis role.
\n\tExperience in product, brand, or category management environments is advantageous.
\n\tThe candidate should ideally have approximately 5 years of experience in management accounting.<\/p>\n
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:<\/p>\n
\tStrong financial and analytical skills
\n\tAdvanced Excel and data analysis capability
\n\tExperience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
\n\tStrong commercial acumen and understanding of margin drivers
\n\tAbility to translate data into actionable insights
\n\tStrong presentation and communication skills
\n\tHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
\n\tHighly analytical and detail-oriented
\n\tProactive and solution-driven mindset
\n\tStrong business partnering capability
\n\tAbility to influence decision-making through data
\n\tLooking for a high-potential candidate who could form part of the succession plan for this position.
\n\tThe candidate must have strong people skills to engage, discuss, and negotiate favorable commercial positions for the business.
\n\tThe candidate must possess a strong ability to work with Power BI, extract data accurately, and rework it into logical commercial reporting.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Indicators:<\/p>\n
\tImprovement in gross margin across brands\/categories
\n\tAccuracy and effectiveness of BI reporting
\n\tROI performance of new product introductions
\n\tContribution to market share growth
\n\tQuality and impact of commercial recommendations<\/p>\n
Commercial & Brand Strategy Support<\/p>\n
\tPartner with Product Managers to evaluate and refine brand strategies.
\n\tProvide financial and market insights to guide investment decisions across brands.
\n\tSupport the balance between private label and premium brand portfolios to maximise profitability and market competitiveness.
\n\tForecast and calculate gross profit forecasts per Product Category based on brand strategy and volumes, including the impact of rebates over a period of 1 to 3 years.<\/p>\n
Business Intelligence & Reporting<\/p>\n
\tDevelop, maintain, and enhance business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards.
\n\tEnsure accurate, timely, and relevant reporting to support commercial and financial decision-making.
\n\tAnalyse sales, margin, and market trends to identify risks and opportunities.<\/p>\n
Financial Analysis & Margin Optimization<\/p>\n
\tConduct detailed profitability analysis at brand, category, and product level.
\n\tIdentify opportunities to improve margins through pricing, sourcing, and portfolio optimisation.
\n\tSupport initiatives aimed at growing market share while maintaining financial targets.
\n\tAssist with computing changes to trading terms from suppliers.
\n\tEngage with suppliers to manage current levels of rebate achievement to ensure rebate potential is maximised within brand strategy.<\/p>\n
New Product Development & Investment Analysis<\/p>\n
\tEvaluate new product introductions (NPI) through financial modelling and ROI analysis.
\n\tAssess investment opportunities within existing product categories, including range extensions and additional part numbers.
\n\tProvide recommendations based on commercial viability and strategic fit.<\/p>\n
Product Lifecycle Management<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse product performance across the lifecycle (introduction, growth, maturity, and decline).
\n\tCreate methodologies, reports, and policies to more effectively manage the product lifecycle.
\n\tCreate policies and reports aimed at identifying products for discontinuation based on financial and strategic criteria.
\n\tPresent lifecycle insights and recommendations to Product Management teams.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement<\/p>\n
\tAssist with supplier negotiations as requested.
\n\tWork closely with Product Managers, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
\n\tPresent insights, recommendations, and reports to internal stakeholders.
\n\tSupport cross-functional decision-making with clear, data-driven insights.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a022 May 2026<\/p>\n
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