Automotive Product Strategy & Launch Lead

Profile Personnel Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in Pretoria seeks a Product Planning Specialist to support product strategy within the Company Brand department. You will conduct market analysis, create product plans, and coordinate material approvals to enhance the automotive brand's competitive advantage.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Key skills include strategic thinking and detailed analytical abilities, alongside proficiency in MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• A formal 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years product planning experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in sales forecasting, market research, or brand management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and competitor developments.
• Develop strategic product plans to satisfy customer requirements.
• Present product plans for approval.
• Collect feedback from marketing prior to finalizing product plans.
• Implement product plans as marketing representative.
• Maintain vehicle specification information.

Skills

Strategic and conceptual thinking capability

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Knowledge of automotive market

Education

Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Commerce/Business Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Profile Personnel in Pretoria seeks a Product Planning Specialist to support product strategy within the Company Brand department. You will conduct market analysis, create product plans, and coordinate material approvals to enhance the automotive brand's competitive advantage.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Key skills include strategic thinking and detailed analytical abilities, alongside proficiency in MS Office tools.