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Our client within in the Automotive Sector seeks to employ a Product Marketer in Sandton.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Strategic planning and introduction of locally assembled product model ranges
Development of strategic product plans to satisfy customer requirements and the brand’s volume / share objectives in terms of rationale, range, specification, target retail pricing, etc
Analysis of market/competitor, product, price and promotion developments within the motor industry and assessing implications for the brand
Presentation, for approval, of Product Plans to various forums
Collecting information and feedback from Marketing on cross-divisional teams, forums and other channels prior to finalising product plans
Approval of point of sale material in terms of product specification in text, visuals and tables for accuracy
Co-ordination and implementation of unique product requirements for car rental and government markets
Maintaining and distributing vehicle specification information to the organization in illustrating key differences and similarities to competitor offerings
Formulation of vehicle specification and ordering guides for the vehicle ordering system
Maintaining the vehicle specification tables in SAP Sales Distribution system

ABOUT YOU:

Hold a formal 3 year Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, preferably in Commerce/ Business Science / Engineering
Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales forecasting/ market research/ brand management/ engineering
Demonstrate sound understanding of the automotive market and competitive environment
Have strategic and conceptual thinking capabilities
Present a structured thinking approach with sound problem-solving abilities
Demonstrate good communication skills (oral and written) and well-developed presentation skills with the confidence and ability to address internal and external product forums
Display excellent computer literacy skills with comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Be analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work with detail
Exhibit a solution-oriented approach and be able to work effectively under pressure
Innovative, resourceful and action-orientated

Ref: PE001298/CD