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Product Management & Support\nManage the full product lifecycle (concept to end-of-life)\n\nDevelop and maintain multi-year product roadmaps\n\nEnsure alignment with overall business strategy\n\nDevelop tailored solutions for specific industries/verticals\n\nMaintain product data in ERP and CRM systems, including pricing\n\nCollaborate with logistics on stock planning and forecasting\n\nAct as the primary contact for product-related queries (non-administrative)\n\nEnsure all product documentation and training materials are up to date\n\nBrief marketing teams on product updates and requirements\n\n4. Vendor Management\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with local and international vendors\n\nEnsure compliance with vendor agreements and pricing structures\n\nAlign vendor strategies with business objectives\n\nDrive vendor-led promotions to support sales growth\n\n5. Reporting\nAnalyse market share data and industry reports\n\nMonitor sales performance by product category\n\nTrack performance against budgets (monthly, quarterly, annually)\n\nMonitor pricing trends and average selling prices\n\nContribute to management and performance reporting\n\n6. Training & Enablement\nPartner with sales, marketing, and service teams to develop training materials\n\nCoordinate training sessions with vendors and service partners\n\nSupport internal and channel teams with product knowledge and tools\n\nAssist with go-to-market execution, demos, and customer engagement\n\nProvide sales enablement materials and ongoing support\n\n7. 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