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Principal Specialist: Segment & Product Management
South Africa, Johannesburg Employment contract · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Job Description
Responsible for performance of the customer segment relative to the Segment and product strategy and the defined roadmap to deliver sustainable growth, market differentiation, and enhanced customer value for the organisation. This role leads the end-to-end customer lifecycle—combines commercial & financial acumen, and cross-functional influence to ensure sustainable market share and heighten competitive advantage. The incumbent ensures good understanding of customer behaviours and needs to translate these into compelling propositions ,assist to manage product performance across verticals in the organisation, and deliver profitable growth through data-driven insights. In short, to own the end-to-end performance of a specific customer segment, driving growth, retention, and profitability through focused initiatives and lifecycle management.
Job Responsibility
Own the performance for the specific customer segment and product and adapt as necessary
Leverage customer insights, behavioural data, and persona-based analysis to inform product development, portfolio optimisation, and go-to-market initiatives
Contribute to the leadership and direction to cross-functional teams via an agile squad
Support accuracy of segment-led operating models
Support the application of the IBRO framework by preparing data, analysis, and reports that help optimise segment and product profitability
Assist in developing pricing, bundling, and value proposition ideas
Monitor performance indicators and help update models or recommendations
Participate in cross functional teams accountable for IBRO performance and trends
Monitor financial performance rigorously, identify variances, and implement corrective actions
Understand segment and product performance and draw out drivers of under or over performance
Assist the EHOD in developing appropriate plans
Identify and implement cost saving initiatives
Partner with base management teams to design and execute retention, upsell, and cross-sell strategies
Ensure segment and product initiatives contribute to overall base growth, churn reduction, and lifetime value improvement
Utilise predictive analytics to anticipate customer needs and proactively address attrition risks
Influence and align stakeholders across marketing, technology, finance, and customer operations within a matrix structure
Drive execution of segment and product priorities through collaboration and governance frameworks
Harness market intelligence, customer behaviour data, and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions
Translate complex data sets into actionable insights
Establish robust reporting mechanisms to track KPIs and ensure transparency
Evaluate and optimise end-to-end customer journeys for segment and products
Identify pain points, define and develop enhancements that elevate customer experience
Champion initiatives that integrate digital innovation into customer engagement models
Collaborate with EHOD on emerging market trends, technologies, and partnership opportunities
Maintain innovation in product offerings and business models
Support the development of customer centric value propositions
Ensure propositions and product designs are implemented with appropriate analytical thinking
Lead the agile squads through cross functional execution to deliver compelling proposition
Support the planning and execution of segment and product-specific go-to-market strategies
Alignment with Sales, Digital, Retail, and Channel teams
Partner with base management teams to prepare campaign design, targeting, messaging, and sequencing
Prepare commercial performance and recommend tactics to improve acquisition, revenue growth, usage and churn reduction
Requirements
Matric Essential
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or related (NQF 7)
Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience essential across product management, segment or commercial roles within telecom or similar industries inclusive of: 3+ years in customer segment and product, value proposition design, insights, or lifecycle management or product management
Experience in managing P&L up to contribution margin and driving revenue growth
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Acumen
Analytical & Insight Generation
Stakeholder Management
Customer-Centric Mindset
Product Development Expertise
What we offer
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies