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Form of workSeeking a knowledgebable Product Manager who understands cars and parts inside and out and who is deeply passionate with a strong business acumen. You can add value to the business with your analytical skills and organization & outstanding understanding of car products and accessories.
About the Business:
Our client's Auto Parts business is more than just an automotive parts retailer - they are a driving force behind everyone's passion for automobiles. With a legacy of excellence spanning over fifty years filled with industry knowledge, they've earned the trust of car enthusiasts and professionals alike. Their commitment to quality, reliability, and outstanding customer service, positions this business as an industry leader.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop new product opportunities
- Development of support material, videos, training documents and technical information for the sales department, customers, and end users
- Monitor stockturns, margins and other KPI's
- Monitor category sales performance and conduct analysis of product performance
- Develop and complete product category reporting
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets for applicable categories
- Assist the Business Analyst with establishing pricing models for products within categories
- Develop a deep understanding of the automotive industry including competitors, regulatory landscape, challenges and future direction
- Be the brains behind strategic development and launch of product offerings
- Develop product strategies and roadmaps that align with the business strategy
- Understand the commercial aspects of products to develop pricing and market positioning strategies
- Be data driven, sharing qualitative and quantitative insights on performance across products
- Identify relevant KPIS and provide regular product reporting to track success
- Ensure strong customer engagement, analyse feedback from users and key stakeholders to shape requirements, features and product strategy
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in product management
- Demonstrated experience in a Product Coordinator or Assistant Category Management role within the retail, wholesale and distribution sector preferred
- Proven digital product management experience, including the ability to identify new opportunities
- Experience working within an agile delivery environment is essential
- Solid understanding of data analytics and how to use data to make informed decisions that will drive customer engagement and revenue growth
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical terminology into language that can be readily understood by non-technical audiences
- Experience in Automotive and/or Finance highly advantageous
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field of study is essential
- Experience in the Automotive Spare Parts industry
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills essential
- Exceptional planning and project management skills with an ability to juggle conflicting priorities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Well-developed problem solving and decision-making skills, innovative and curious mindset
Perks:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Great team culture that is motivated and shares a passion for what they do
- Opportunities for career growth within a well-established and respected company
- Employee discounts on automotive parts and accessories
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Join a business that continues to thrive
- Opportunity to make a difference within this company and add value in your position
If you are passionate about cars, and ready to take the wheel of your career in a Product Management role, then this is the place for you. Drive your future toward success!
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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Narelle Platt on 0451 445 866 quoting the reference number above, or check out our website for other available positions.
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