Product Marketing Manager

SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd.; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive automotive company based in Centurion is seeking a highly skilled Product Marketing Manager. This role involves leading product marketing initiatives, managing new model launches, and coordinating project management tasks. Candidates should have extensive experience in product planning, marketing strategies, and market analysis. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute significantly to product development and market success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Product Marketing, preferably in automotive.
• Proven background in project and product management.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop product marketing strategies and plans.
• Coordinate new product launches and manage product lifecycle.
• Conduct market research to inform strategies.

Skills

Market analysis

Project management

Product planning

Research development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER

Purpose of the role: The incumbent will be responsible for SUV and LCV Product Marketing for a Global Automotive Brand reporting into the Head of the Product Department. Key focus areas include but are not limited to: Product Planning & management; New Model Launch Planning, Project Management and Introduction; Research; Analytics; Product Training; Product Development; Marketing Management.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of the role:

Product Strategy

• Determine the volume targets in line with Business objectives
• Map the market and segment volume projections in line Industry and Economic projections
• Develop detail a Product Strategy for each Product to achieve business objectives
• Conduct detailed market study, analysis and volume projections
• Addressable segment and variant analysis to achieve volume and share objectives
• Price-Volume Mapping analysis for volume and share targeting
• Competitor Price Spider comparison and analysis to determine price targeting
• Variant-wise spec mapping & analysis vs Competition for right speccing & USPs

Product Management

• Manage a portfolio of Products, viz. SUV, LCV and Commercial vehicles.
• Periodic review and monitoring with corrective alignments to achieve business objectives
• Life Cycle Action management for each Product
• Create and manage a Project Charter with local and Global Team
• Effectively map all Product vs Competitors using Product Spec Price-Value Analysis
• Monthly Product Price positioning to achieve market share and volume
• Product Variant Spec management and Control; with local and Global Team
• Map the key Technical and Warranty issues for suitable Product Corrections
• Create & control Product Specification sheets
• Vehicle variant buy-off of all new changes prior to Dispatch or Retail
• Support with planning and administration of Vehicle Evaluation and Durability testing

Research Management

• Develop effective research briefs to accurately achieve the desired outcomes.
• Effective Insighting with Product, Market, Customer, Dealer and Competitor Research
• Plan New Product Clinic to understand Customer Product Acceptance, and Price setting.
• Coordinate effective Focus Groups with Dealers, and Customers
• Rental and Fleet Customers visits to understand their needs for Product correction
• Conduct Dealer visits to understand Customer needs and Spec correction

Marketing Management

• Develop the Marketing Strategy for each new Product Introduction
• Product Equation Analysis vs Competition to determine Product Right to Wins (RTW)
• Leverage the optimal Product USPs and RTWs in launch strategy
• Competitor Product Position Mapping, USPs, messaging Communication summary analysis
• Develop with Marketing the Customer Insights and map the Target Customer Profile
• Develop the Product Positioning with Functional, Technical and Emotional needs
• Coordinate the Marketing & Launch Plan with all Internal stakeholders
• Consolidate the Launch Marketing Plan for New introduction for Business approval

Product Development

• Plan suitable Local Variants based on the Local Market demand and Customer need gap.
• Share scope for suitable local parts development with Product, Supplier and After sales.
• Support the Accessory Development with correct scope to meet Customer need
• Evaluate proposed new part & vehicle concepts and proposals
• Ensure local parts are approved by Product, Engineering, Technical and Homologation
• Support technical information flow for Homologation approval

Project Management

• Launch planning coordination and project management for seamless introduction
• Manage New model Project timeline with Global Team for timeous introduction
• Administration, tracking and recording of minutes and action items
• Create Product Briefs for Internal Stakeholders
• Effective project tracking, monitoring and risk management
• Risk mitigation and coordination to ensure smooth launch

Presentation & Communication

• Prepare and Deliver effective Product presentations for Internal & External Stakeholders
• Support with New Product Sales Training Content for Dealer manpower capability building
• Support Marketing with Go to Market Planning, Product Spec Understanding
• Support Sales Team with Market analysis and Product Spec understanding
• Prepare and present the Product Launch presentation
• Effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, and to Business
• Effectively Communicate Product Briefs & Communications to all required Stakeholders