Permanent
Automotive Electrical Product Manager
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Tailormade Solution
Product Manager
Purpose of the job:
This Product Manager role is specifically focused on auto electrical parts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the full product lifecycle of automotive electrical components, from planning to execution, including sourcing, pricing, marketing, and support. They should possess deep knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and be familiar with a wide range of electrical parts such as alternators, starters, ignition coils, voltage regulators, wiring harnesses, relays and fuses, battery cables and terminals, sensors, switches, lighting and electronic control units.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
Key responsibilities include determining product specifications, sourcing components locally and internationally, negotiating with suppliers, developing competitive pricing strategies, overseeing product development and testing, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The candidate should also be capable of creating targeted marketing plans, supporting sales teams with technical product knowledge, managing customer feedback, and conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities for innovation.
Product Marketing
• Develop product marketing plan and event campaigns to generate product awareness and plan product launch or road shows
Customer and End-User Support
• Manage product-related support, feedback and inquiries from users through customer and branch visits
Research and Analysis
• Research and analyze market conditions
• Identify key competitor and consumer trends
Qualifications and Experience:
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Independent, self –motivated and ability to solve problems
• Computer literate in MS Office and advanced Excel