Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose/Mission
• Engie energy Access Zambia (EEA) is seeking a highly motivated to contribute to the growth of EEA across Zambia. The Commercial product specialist will report to the Product Manager. The position will oversee all Zambian product launches, collect competitive insights and lead internal teams to develop go to market strategies for all internal product launchers.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a creative and diverse team of business professionals and engineers in a fast-paced start up at the front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology. Candidates must have a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy and sustainable development in Frontier Markets. The role will be working on critical projects with real and immediate impact and will have the opportunity to travel domestically and internationally to understand our customer base and trainings.

Responsibilities:
• Identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Develop a customer journeys in collaboration with the commercial team for all new product launches
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• In collaboration with Global Customer Experience, incorporate feedback drawn from CSAT & NPS surveys into the product management process; closing the loop by engaging GPM on any technical aspects and/or product enhancements.
• Drive competitor intelligence investigations and highlight constant of market changes whilst evaluating impact to the business.
• Drive product launches including working with marketing team, executives, and other product management team members
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
• Own product performance management not limited to (I) ensuring revenue contribution by product is achieved, (ii) designing strategy to increase profitability, (iii) own the collating of insights to inform product end of life strategy.
• Evaluate full product portfolio at Country level in order to improve profitability and sales forecast and inventory accuracy.

Requirements
• 5 years + experience in product management.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a Commercial field.

Qualifications:
Education: University degree, diploma or relevant qualification from a recognized institution

Language(s):
• English
• French is a plus

Technology:
• Strong Excel skills, willingness to learn systems (DataBase, Paygee & Tableau)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!
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• https://jobs.engie.com/job/Commercial-Product-Specialist/955673955/? 

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