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Product Development Specialist at Development Bank of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

Development Bank of Rwanda

Product Development Specialist at Development Bank of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

Development Bank of Rwanda

Full time Job

Date Posted: February 24, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: March 9, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Main Responsibilities of the Job
• Lead and support the development and enhancement of products by conducting
market research and identifying emerging trends to guide product creation.
• Manage product positioning and ensure the development of clear and compelling
product messaging.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of promotional materials, from conceptualization and
ordering to inventory management and distribution.
• Coordinate the timely production and stock maintenance of promotional materials,
ensuring the marketing team has all necessary assets for campaigns.
• Monitor inventory levels of promotional materials and ensure replenishment as
required to meet marketing campaign needs.
• Work collaboratively with the manager to set goals, define target audiences, and plan
strategies for product launches and ongoing campaigns.
• Manage and execute marketing campaigns by leveraging promotional materials,
digital platforms, and events to drive product awareness and sales.
• Track campaign performance, adjust strategies, and report outcomes to senior
leadership.
• Provide guidance to the marketing team, especially in terms of product development
and promotional material management.
• Design and develop internal product training sessions and materials to ensure that the
sales, customer service, and other relevant teams are well-equipped with knowledge.
• Ensure that the marketing team is up to date on product features, benefits, and
promotions to maintain consistency across all marketing channels.
• Collect customer feedback, sales insights, and performance metrics to evaluate the
effectiveness of promotional materials and product offerings.
• Collaborate with the product team to suggest improvements or iterations based on
customer and market feedback.
• Provide reports and actionable insights to the manager to drive future product and
marketing strategies.
• Function as a liaison between the marketing department and other teams (product
development, sales, and customer service), ensuring alignment of messaging and
objectives.
• Support the manager in managing relationships with external partners, agencies, and
vendors to ensure quality production and service delivery.
• Assist the manager in managing the budget allocated to department.
• Ensure that promotional material production stays within budget while maintaining
quality and effectiveness.
• Assist the manager in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for product
marketing and promotional material effectiveness.
• Provide regular updates on the status of product campaigns, promotional material
stock, and other related performance.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Product Management,
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Development, Marketing, or Brand
Management with a focus on product launches, development, and promotional
material management.
• Proven experience in creating and managing marketing campaigns and working
with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, product development, customer service).
• Experience in inventory management of promotional materials, ensuring timely
production, delivery, and stock maintenance.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience, especially in leading teams or
projects within a marketing or product development setting.
• Experience in market research and using customer insights to guide product
improvements and marketing strategies.
• Strong background in digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., social media,
email marketing, SEO, SEM, Google Analytics).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal
teams and external partners/vendors.

Application deadline:

Expired on: March 9, 2025

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