Product Development Professional-AME

Bridgestone EMEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global, dynamic work environment

Job summary

Bridgestone EMEA is seeking a Category Manager responsible for end-to-end product lifecycle, portfolio optimization, and data-driven decisions across the Dubai market. You will lead category strategies, collaborate with regional sales teams and customers, and ensure portfolio relevance to evolving consumer needs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, and strategic thinking, with a focus on tire products and regional growth in the A/ME markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• 4 years of product management experience in tire industry or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: develop and execute category strategies and lead regional sales alignment.
• Product Lifecycle Management: own lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life and work with cross-functional teams.
• Market Analysis: perform market assessments, analyze trends, and adjust strategies.
• Product Marketing: craft and execute regional product marketing plans and messaging.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Tire industry knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

MBA (plus)

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID: 55422

Type of work: On site

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Salary Range:

Location: Dubai, AE

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in category management, taking end-to-end ownership of product lines and effectively managing the entire product lifecycle. Ensure the optimal consumer product portfolio fit for A/ME markets, with a strong focus on consumer segments, by driving portfolio performance, alignment, and growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization by driving innovation and ensuring our products meet the evolving needs of the market.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business goals. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs. Focus on long term strategy and short-term wins for the category. Lead and manage regional meetings with sales teams and customers to align on portfolio performance, needs, and priorities. Act as a key interface between regional sales, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure portfolio relevance and execution excellence.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to end-of-life. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal and external stakeholders. Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions for product enhancements or discontinuation.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market assessments to identify emerging opportunities and threats. Analyze customer feedback, sales data, and industry trends to refine product strategies. Close follow up about industry regulations, standards, and advancements.
• Product Marketing: Develop and execute comprehensive product marketing strategies to drive product awareness and demand in short and long term. Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling messaging, positioning, and go-to-market plans. Create a regional product library for all stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus)

Experience (years)

• Proven experience — 4 years in product management within the tire industry or related sectors

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and support strategic decisions
• Knowledge of tire manufacturing processes, materials, and industry regulations (plus)
• Project management and organizational skills

Languages Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal collaboration skills

Soft/Behavioral Skills

• Effective cross-functional collaboration
• Strong organizational abilities
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.