Product Specialist

TEMSA; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

Private Pension Plan with 3% employer

Personal improvement plan

Birthday celebration time

T-Buddy mentorship program

Rotation opportunity within TEMSA and

Job summary

TEMSA, a leading bus and midibus manufacturer, is seeking a results-oriented Product Manager to shape regional strategy, drive market analyses, and coordinate across R&D, Engineering, Production, and Sales. You will translate customer insights into concrete requirements and help define configurations and pricing.

Lead new-model launches, collaborate with Marketing on brochures, and continue TEMSA’s tradition of innovative mobility solutions. Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, product planning, market analysis, business development, sales planning, or related roles.
• Advanced command of English; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regional market analyses to understand customer needs, industry trends, operational requirements, and competitive dynamics.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles to define product positioning, differentiation opportunities, and portfolio strategy.
• Provide data-driven insights to support long-term product roadmap development.
• Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Production, Sales, Aftersales, Quality, and Procurement across the product lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain product requirement documents, feature lists, technical specifications, and configuration definitions.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new product launches.
• Gather Voice of Customer (VoC) insights and translate them into actionable product improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advanced English

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields

Tools

PLM tools

Configuration systems

Job description

TEMSA, one of the world's leading bus and midibus manufacturers, offers state of the art mobility solutions with it more than 50 years of experience. TEMSA is present in close to 70 markets worldwide with a significant market share in leading economies such as the USA, UK, France, Germany and Italy. And with a wide product range, TEMSA meets the unique needs of different regions. TEMSA's mission is to evolve to be the human-centered technology company which provides smart and sustainable mobility solutions to the world for more pleasant journeys. We are proud of being ‘the first R&D center of Turkey’ and the company that produced ‘the first electric bus’.

We are waiting for you!

What is the job waiting for you?

• Conduct regional market analyses to understand customer needs, industry trends, operational requirements, and competitive dynamics.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles (electric & diesel) to define product positioning, differentiation opportunities, and portfolio strategy.
• Provide data-driven insights to support long-term product roadmap development.
• Coordinate closely with R&D, Engineering, Production, Sales, Aftersales, Quality, and Procurement teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure technical feasibility, cost targets, and regulatory requirements are aligned with market expectations.
• Support decision‑making for product changes, adaptations, and customer specific configurations.
• Contribute to new model and variant development from concept to launch.
• Prepare and maintain product requirement documents, feature lists, technical specifications, and configuration definitions.
• Track project timelines and ensure product deliverables meet target performance, cost, and quality indicators.
• Create, update, and maintain all product‑related documentation, including datasheets, configuration matrices, technical descriptions, pricing files, and internal communication materials.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of product information across systems and internal platforms.
• Inform internal and external stakeholders about product changes, feature updates, and technical enhancements.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations for distributors, sales teams, customers, and executives.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to develop product brochures, catalogues, training materials, and communication assets.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new product launches.
• Support sales and marketing in roadshows, exhibitions, customer events, and field demonstrations.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure effective market introduction of new models and features.
• Conduct regular visits to distributors, dealers, and fleet customers.
• Gather Voice of Customer (VoC) insights and translate them into actionable product improvements.
• Monitor vehicle performance in the field and support internal teams with customer‑oriented technical evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver product training sessions for internal teams, distributors, service partners, and key customers.
• Ensure all stakeholders clearly understand product features, competitive advantages, and operational benefits.
• Define competitive positioning and contribute to commercial action plans.
• Validate configuration accuracy, option availability, and product–price alignment.
• Support Sales teams in tenders, customer visits, and technical evaluations when required.

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, product planning, market analysis, business development, sales planning, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, competitive landscape, and commercial vehicle operations.
• Experience in the commercial vehicle, bus and coach, or transportation industry
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• Advanced command of English, both written and spoken. Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.
• Customer‑oriented mindset with strong problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and proactive working style.
• Knowledge of intercity bus operations, fleet usage patterns, and transportation regulations.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and configuration systems.
• Ability to prepare high quality technical presentations and documentation.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of homologation and regulatory processes is a plus.

TEMSA offers the following benefits:

• Private health and life insurance
• Private Pension Plan with the Employer Contribution of %3
• Personal (skills and technical) improvement plan
• Take time to celebrate your birthday with your besties
• T-Buddy mentorship program will enable your seamless adjustment to TEMSA culture during your first week
• Rotation opportunity within TEMSA and other Sabancı Group companies in agile culture
• Wellbeing approach with mobile applications keep your physical, mental and body health
• Opportunity to gain experience with the team that produced the first electric bus in Turkey

How Do Our Recruitment Processes Proceed?

• Application
• Preliminary assessment
• Face‑to‑face or online interview
• English exam and assessment test
• Offer
• In special cases, there may be changes in our processes.

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