2022-04-15

Product Development Division Head – Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

Somali Regional State of Ethiopia
Posted on April 15, 2022

Shabelle Bank

Product Development Division Head – Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

Job Description

Purpose of the job

He/She is responsible to take an initiative lead to do research/development activities and analyzes products, services, markets, customers and new alternative investment opportunities to increase the bank’s market share
He/she will be involved in periodic assessment of macroeconomic studies, sectorial development objectives, strategies and policies and identifies its impacts on the Bank and its operations.

Main Duties

Oversee product line and trend direction with the aim of creating a focused brand concept
Review merchandise line so as to ensure “harmony” with other brands of merchandise
Present brand concepts in all meetings with the management and review styles with merchants.
Work closely with merchants at Concept Meeting on fabrics, colors, line plans and print choices.
Identify and research patterns, fabrics, styles, seasonal color palettes, prints and details
Monitor on daily basis status of line development which includes design, production and technical design.
Analyze all price quotes.
Work with merchants in order to make sure that target costs are met
Approve all yearns and fabrics for quality, weight, appearance and hand-feel, by using technical knowledge and formal guidelines
Prepare and initiate design specification packages to be given to Technical Design Department
Manage workflow from first sketch to the final placement of styles
Learn about customer’s dislikes and likes, and identify key styles by leveraging on buyers knowledge.
Introduce testing of new concept and styles
Communicate with all overseas offices on daily basis
Hire, train, develop, and manage other members of the division.

Job Requirements

Must have BSc/BA in business administration, business development or marketing management or equivalent experience..
Minimum of 2-4 years of business development or marketing management experience
A track record of achievement on business development and product development role.
Proven working experience as a business development sectors.

Competence:

Must be creative
Must be a fast thinker
Must be a team player
Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and partner with Planners, appropriate Buyers and others to effect solutions
Communication skills

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and cover letter stating the location of the position and why you think you have the necessary skills and qualifications to the following address: hrrecruitement@shabellebank.com or Jigjig: P.O. Box: 762

Note: Use ” Product Development Division Head ” as the subject line of your email!

Closing date: 7 WORKING DAYS STARTING FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.

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