PRODUCT MARKET MANAGER - WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA (FRANCOPHONE)

Our company (OMNITOUCH) has a research and innovation center where we develop value added products and services for various industries (general retail, media and entertainment, e-commerce, insurance, mobile banking, etc)

We are looking for someone who has:

• a mix of analytical and operational prowess to design and market great products and services,
• the strategic, innovative and creative thinking that is required to develop outside the box solutions,
• the emotional intelligence and humility needed to manage complex situations.

As a Product Market Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of product development initiatives in the region (Sub-Saharan Africa French speaking countries)

You need to be an expert in the followings:

• Advanced techniques of market research and market analysis
• Value proposition design and execution
• Offer design, implementation, launch, follow up
• Product Marketing and Go to Market (ATL, BTL)

Your candidacy will stand high if you have knowledges in:

• Economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics)
• Finance and Accounting (financial analysis, managerial finance, cost accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting)
• Digital Marketing
• Sales and Negotiation
• Project Management

Soft skills required for this position:

• You're curious and love to acquire a deep understanding
• You can easily find smart and elegant solutions to complex and multidisciplinary problems
• You're extremely agile and thrive in ambiguous environments
• People you've worked with in the past speak high of you, so much so, they consider yourself as an extremely talented work mate, a very good manager, and a great leader
• You have an ambition that make some people think you are crazy, while inspiring others

It will be an advantage if you have the following skills:

• Deep analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience using agile methods (design thinking, lean start-up, scrum)
• Excellent client relationship management skills (including senior executive level)
• Experience in conceptualizing new products and business models in a digital and technology-driven environment
• Knowledge of payment systems would be an advantage
• Broad networking in the following industries (general retail, media and entertainment, e-commerce, insurance, banking)
• Excellent spoken and written command of both French and English
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to comprehend and convey complex business information
• A combination of global and regional experience

So if you think you would be a good fit, even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria above, we would love to hear from you.

Here is the link to submit your application: https://bit.ly/PM_Market_Douala_LkdPost