Product Manager/Senior Executive
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for development and execution of new product launches in assigned categories (healthcare and slimming) comprising of health supplements and functional food products
- Develop products by identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction
- Conceptualise and develop marketing plans for introduction of new products
- Review and analyse sales performance of products/brands
- Formulate marketing strategies for products/brands
- Review and analyse monthly promotion plan including preparation of promotion mechanics, forecast and costing
- Build productive working relationship with key stakeholders to manage product portfolio’s day to day operations
- Work closely with suppliers to monitor inventory/forecast to ensure stock availability
- Manage and coach direct report(s) to get the best of everyone to successfully deliver their respective goals
- Handle and coordinate all marketing related activities and tasks
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree/Post-Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Nutrition/ Food Technology/ Dietetics/ Science or related disciplines
- Knowledge or background in Marketing will be an added advantage
- Excellent command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience
- Computer literate
- Well-organized, articulate, have an eye for detail, resourceful, hands-on, self-motivated, good time management plus a result-focused person
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude, a good team player, and possess leadership skills
- Consumer understanding: market trends, consumer behavior, competitor intelligence
- Possess strong and eloquent writing, speaking, and presentation skills
- Assist in developing and implement product/project management activities including marketing strategies planning, brand building activities and product development
- Assist in managing cost/pricing structure of product portfolios.
- Prepare sales analysis of product/brand portfolio for review.
- Present product updates, sample reviews and information to internal staffs and cross-functional partners.
- Executive monthly promotion plan including preparation of promotion mechanics, forecast and costing.
- Responsible for monitoring and collating of all marketing related activities, tasks as well as customer needs.
- Support in customer’s service
- Analytical with a good understanding of basic science
- Experienced in product development will be an advantage
- Proactive, results-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Computer literate and good interpersonal skills
- A team player, positive mind, and able to work under pressure
- Possess good consumer understanding: market trends, consumer behavior, competitor intelligence
- Possess at least a Diploma in Marketing, Business Management or Science
- Excellent command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and/or Mandarin
We are representing a leading consumer brand in the retail industry that is constantly looking for advancement in the industry where they have a presence locally and internationally. They focus on people, innovation, effectiveness, and creativity. The growth opportunity, the business direction, and the autonomy to drive your career make it an exceptional workplace.If you are passionate, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great growth opportunities in a highly visible role await the right candidate in this exciting Product Manager and Senior Product Executive role!If you are keen to be part of the company in the retail industry, APPLY NOW via our or send an email to pennylow@thmanpower.com for a confidential discussion. If this is not quite right for you but could be good for someone you know, do share it with your network!