Housing Development Corporation
Maldives
Senior Product Development Officer

HDC(161)-HR/IU/2020/167
10th September 2020
Senior Product Development Officer
Business Development, Marketing & Sales

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s Degree or MNQF Level 7 Qualification in relevant field with minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant field.

OVERALL SCOPE
Responsible for managing and carrying out the product development function of the Corporation.

SCOPE OF WORK
• Develop, review, amend and implement policies and SOP’s related to product development function on a timely manner as instructed by HOD.
• Conduct market analysis and survey on products to identify trends, need for product development and develop product ideas.
• Conduct market research of the products in development stage and determine expected customer satisfaction and product performance.
• Formulate strategies to drive company’s product offerings and work to achieve the strategic plans established to reach sales target.
• Monitor and evaluate product performance and advise on change to improve efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate contract negotiations for a successful close.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing the information as directed by the supervisor.
• Track and review actual sales results, weighing them against the set targets to determine the effectiveness of sales initiatives and implement necessary changes and solutions.
• Conduct regular research, keep up with trends and best practices.
• Determine the product development budget as well as appropriate internal budgetary allocations collaborating with relevant departments.
• Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products/sales.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the customers.
• Assist to prepare request for Proposals (RFP’s) and bidding documents for commercial projects and implement transparent processes.
• Maintain good knowledge of Company’s products and services.

JOB SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS
• Considerable knowledge of principles of sales, product development and marketing.
• Should possess knowledge of product development strategies and industry benchmarks.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• Should possess leadership skills.
• Should possess analytical and problem-solving skills
• Should have strong Interpersonal Skills to deal with internal and external parties.
• Should be well organized, detail-oriented, forward thinking and proactive.
• Should posses outstanding writing skills, presentation skills and verbal communication skills.

SALARY PACKAGE:

Gross Salary between 19,500.00 to 22,800.00 based on qualification and experience.
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Application Process:
Send the Job application along with your CV, copies of accredited certificates, Job reference letters, Police Report and ID card or Driver’s License copy via the link (https://rb.gy/tjqrab). For any additional queries please contact to 3355305.

Application Deadline: Date: 16th September 2020 (Wednesday) Time: 14:00hr

10 September 2020
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