Overview
Voucher Product Manager Jobs in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Figment Design Labs
Title: Voucher Product Manager
Company: Figment Design Labs
Location: Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
We are seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial Voucher Product Manager to take full ownership of our vouchering ecosystem. This is not just a maintenance role; it is a growth mandate. You will be responsible for transforming our vouchering products into a significant and primary income generator for the Company.
You will oversee the entire product lifecycle—from strategic conception and supplier integration to delivery, implementation, and reporting. We need a leader with a “singular focus” who can scale our operations, open new revenue streams, and build a high-performing team around this product vertical.
Key Objectives
Your primary mission will be to scale the business by:
- Expanding Distribution: Aggressively increasing the number of integrated sites, specifically targeting and onboarding non-integrated sites.
- Growing the Supply Chain: Identifying, negotiating with, and onboarding new voucher suppliers to diversify and enhance our product offering.
- Launching Proprietary Products: Spearheading the strategy and launch of our own Company-branded vouchers to capture higher margins and brand equity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Product Strategy & Growth
- Manage and grow all vouchering products and projects from inception through to delivery, implementation, support, and reporting.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, competitor activity, and emerging trends in the voucher space.
- Drive the roadmap for product development, ensuring we are delivering value to merchants and corporate partners.
2. Business Development & External Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including Corporate Head Offices, Merchants, and Voucher Suppliers.
- Lead commercial negotiations and maintain strong relationships to ensure mutual growth and operational excellence.
- Act as the “face” of the vouchering product in the market, promoting our value proposition.
3. Operational Excellence & Team Management
- Establish Controls: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls for all vouchering functions to ensure efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Supervise Operations: Review and oversee the day-to-day activities of the team (support and sales), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in all matters.
- Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and coach subordinates. Identify training needs, set clear targets, and performance-manage the team to achieve strategic goals.
- Sales Strategy: Set strategies and operational requirements for the sales team to drive revenue growth.
4. Delivery & Support
- Ensure seamless implementation of new voucher products and integrations.
- Oversee the support staff to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and resolution of technical issues.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: WHO YOU ARE
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You think like a business owner. You don’t just manage a product; you grow a business unit. You are comfortable with ambiguity and have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
- Commercial Acumen: You understand the economics of the digital voucher industry and are skilled in negotiation and revenue generation.
- Strategic Leader: You can see the big picture while effectively managing the granular operational details.
- Process-Oriented: You are passionate about building robust systems and SOPs that allow for scale.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, or Commercial Management, ideally within the Fintech, Payment Solutions, Gift Card, or Retail Technology sectors.
- Qualification: Sales and Marketing or Business Management Qualification will be highly beneficial
- Product Lifecycle: Proven track record of taking a product from concept to market and scaling it successfully.
- Commercial Success: Demonstrated experience in increasing revenue, expanding supplier networks, or growing market share.
- Stakeholder Management: Experience negotiating and managing relationships with C-Suite executives, merchants, and suppliers.
- Team Leadership: Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing a team (support and/or sales).
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and CRM tools.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and benefits package including Medical Aid, Group Life and Provident fund.
- Opportunity to build a business unit from the ground up
- Opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible working hours.