Product Manager

Own Retail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Daimler Truck UK is seeking a Product Manager to shape the future of the Mercedes-Benz Truck portfolio in the UK. You will analyse market trends, define product propositions and work with Sales, Marketing and Daimler Truck AG to drive growth.

As a product expert and brand ambassador, you will manage pricing, support dealer networks, develop content for sales materials and deliver training and product updates.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing market trends and turning insights into strategy.
• Proven ability to develop pricing strategies across vehicle ranges.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with Sales, Marketing and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities and threats.
• Develop pricing strategies and support commercial decision-making.
• Create product content for literature, presentations and materials.
• Support dealer networks and internal teams with pricing and product expertise.
• Represent the business at industry forums and trade associations.

Skills

Market analysis

Product strategy

Pricing analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Automotive sector knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about commercial vehicles, product strategy and market analysis? Do you enjoy turning insight into action and influencing the future direction of a market-leading product range?

We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Product & Marketing team, playing a key role in shaping the future of the Mercedes-Benz Truck product portfolio in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives on analysing market trends, developing compelling product propositions and working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver business growth.

As Product Manager, you will be responsible for managing the market positioning of the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle product range within the UK market.

Working closely with colleagues across Product, Sales, Marketing and Daimler Truck AG, you will analyse market trends, identify product opportunities and develop strategies that maximise the commercial success of our products throughout their lifecycle.

You will act as a product expert and brand ambassador, ensuring our products remain competitively positioned and aligned to customer and market needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Market Analysis & Product Strategy

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities and threats.
• Support business planning and product development activities through data-driven insights.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide recommendations to strengthen market position.
• Represent the business at relevant industry forums and trade associations where required.

Product Management & Pricing

• Manage the positioning and development of current and future product ranges.
• Work closely with Sales Technical Engineers and key stakeholders to optimise specifications and product offerings for the UK market.
• Develop and maintain pricing strategies across vehicle models and options.
• Deliver competitor pricing analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Help define and communicate the value proposition of the Mercedes-Benz Truck portfolio.

Marketing & Product Support

• Develop product content for sales literature, presentations and marketing materials.
• Support dealer networks and internal teams with product and pricing expertise.
• Provide product training and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Support exhibitions, customer events and industry shows.

Why Join Us?

At Daimler Truck UK, you'll have the opportunity to work with one of the world's most recognised commercial vehicle brands, influencing products that help shape the future of transport.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders both within the UK business and Daimler Truck AG.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the success of a market-leading brand.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work for a great business that is passionate about everything we do, we offer a competitive salary, a company car, and a discretionary bonus structure. You’ll be able to join our pension scheme and benefit from a comprehensive package, including private medical insurance, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, you’ll have access to a range of voluntary benefits that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, with access to colleague wellbeing resources including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders. We’re equally invested in your growth, providing the training, development and knowledge you need to reach your full potential.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with strong analytical and communication skills.

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing complex product portfolios, ideally within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing and negotiating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of product positioning, pricing and market analysis.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for delivering customer-focused solutions.
• The ability to think strategically whilst remaining commercially pragmatic.

Desirable

• Commercial vehicle industry experience.
• Relevant automotive qualifications.
• HGV licence.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.