Assistant Manager, Product Development

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Product Development & Sales Support Manager to identify, design and implement various product development initiatives for different distribution channels. The incumbent also assists in on-going product maintenance including product enhancement, competitive analysis, maintenance of sales illustration system, etc.
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor market conditions and conduct market research to help identify and propose new product opportunity;
- Conduct sales and customer profile analysis to facilitate up-sell and cross-sell initiatives;
- Assist in product implementation process across all channels;
- Assist in overseeing the entire product development cycle;
- On-going product maintenance including product enhancement, competitive analysis, etc.;
- Provide administration support for Product Development Work Group;
- Prepare user requirements for sales illustration system, develop test plans, perform acceptance tests, implement and conduct training to users;
- Prepare product launch materials such as product launch kit, operation manual, presentation, etc.;
- Assist in ad-hoc projects.
 
Requirements:
- University graduate with at least 5 years of working experience in the financial industry including banks and insurance companies;
- Experience in marketing, product development and individual life products;
- Experience in conducting competitive analysis and market research;
- Demonstrated experience in project planning and control;
- Assertive, independent and able to work under tight deadlines;
- Strong analytical abilities and creative energy;
- Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese;
- Good team player with positive attitude;
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skill;
- Sales and customer services oriented.

 

Interested parties please send CV with current and expected salary to maggie@searchasia.com.hk