Automotive Product Marketing Lead – SUVs & LCVs

Dav Professional Placement Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a dynamic Product Marketing Manager for the automotive sector to lead the SUV and LCV product portfolio. The role involves shaping product strategy, driving model launches, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in product planning within the automotive industry. This position offers a 6-month contract with a potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years post-qualification experience, including 3–5 years in product planning.
• Automotive OEM experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of product development, research methodologies, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the lifecycle of SUV, LCV, and commercial vehicle products.
• Lead customer, dealer, and competitor research initiatives.

Skills

Product strategy development

Market analysis

Project management

Product training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a dynamic Product Marketing Manager for the automotive sector to lead the SUV and LCV product portfolio. The role involves shaping product strategy, driving model launches, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in product planning within the automotive industry. This position offers a 6-month contract with a potential for permanence.