Job Description<\/p>\n
\tBrand responsibility (post ) for respective vehicle portfolio (product lines) in Africa Direct Markets \u2013 including overall strategy for current products, product launch, cycle plan actions, support for forward model programs, competitor analysis, model year pricing and revenue management)<\/p>\n
Responsibilities
\nWhat you\u2019ll do:<\/p>\n
\tProduct Lines: TBD
\n\tLead source for Competitive Intelligence, Customer Insights and Market Studies to support current and forward model strategy.
\n\tDevelop suitable strategy and brand plans for portfolio including ongoing revenue improvements (SIP\/SVP New Product Requests, Vehicle Personalization opportunities, Mix Management).
\n\tSupport Product Marketing with development of Market Equations (Price, Volume, Mix) throughout the GPDS milestones prior to Program Approval.
\n\tLead Brand Marketing inputs to launch process including pricing, wholesale guide, launch mix and brochure approvals from Program Approval to Job#1.
\n\tLead in proposing pricing strategy for portfolio, assessing impact on volume, product specification, variable marketing, revenues and brand. Key post events: Launch Readiness, SoMP Updates, Job#1 pricing and MY pricing.
\n\tInterface with LVEA requirements to ensure availability of PP \/ MP1 units when and if required
\n\tProvide input to Volumes Planning (FPV) development to support cycle plan updates.
\n\tSupport Order Guide\/PCV development, Brochure\/website approval and wholesale deck development.
\n\tApprove technical product information in brochures and websites.
\n\tDeliver on portfolio complexity reduction and revenue\/profit increase.
\n\tCoordinate and manage fixed marketing \/ Co-Op and market view platform.
\n\tInterface with Distributors in Africa on regular intervals to develop \/ align on all product related discussions, product life cycle planning, product optimization, pricing strategies and volume discussions developments<\/p>\n
Position Communication and Working Relationships:<\/p>\n
Internal:<\/p>\n
\tInterface with Product Marketing, Sales Managers, Portfolio Strategy, PD, FCSD (VP), Pricing, Sales \u2013 Production Planning, GTS, Global and Marketing Comms.<\/p>\n
External:<\/p>\n
\tInterface with Distributor Product & Brand Team, Sales Team, Sales & Marketing Management team.<\/p>\n
Performance Measures \/ Success Criteria:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tTimely launch of new products
\n\tDistributor satisfaction on product planning process \/ interface
\n\tClosure of product actions (from Product Committee)
\n\tMix and Segment share improvement\u00a0
\n\tComplexity Reduction (in line with Global Guidelines)
\n\tPCV take-rate
\n\tCost reduction through feature \/ spec rationalization.<\/p>\n
What you\u2019ll bring:<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge and understanding of marketing frameworks.
\n\tAble to work with a diverse group and understand needs of our diverse customer base
\n\tAnalytical thinking, strong conceptual skills, pragmatism and organizational abilities
\n\tStrong verbal and written communication skills to present data and recommendations effectively and efficiently
\n\tAbility to develop and maintain strong working relationships, elicit support and cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including many departments within the business
\n\tLanguage \u2013 Fluent in English
\n\tSound working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
\n\tComprehensive capability with Microsoft Office Suite
\n\tAbility to develop processes and procedures to deliver on improvements<\/p>\n
Qualifications
\nYour background:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s in business from a reputable university.\u00a0
\n\tAutomotive industry experience
\n\tBusiness plan development and implementation experience
\n\tRetail automotive experience is a plus<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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