ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
Define , execute and manage product portfolio in line with business goals.
Develops products by identifying potential products; conducting market
research; generating product requirements; determining specifications,
price-positioning, and time-integrated plans for product introduction and
developing marketing strategies.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

* Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed
to obtain market information.
* Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by
reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas
and/or product or packaging changes.
* Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to
competitors' products.
* Provides source data for product line communications by defining product
marketing communication objectives.
* Obtains product market share by working with sales managers to develop
product sales strategies.
* Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople
and evaluating sales call results.
* Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term
product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions
and requests.
* Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and
adjusting inventory levels and production/ importing schedules. Manages /
determines service policies for products.
* Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements
and product development programs; preparing analyses.
* Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans
with sales, channel management, MARCOM and production.
* Determines product pricing and value propositions by utilizing market
research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume;
costing special and customized orders.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

* Marketing or Engineering university degree required. MBA will be an
advantage
* 8+ years experience with product development, launch & commercialization in
a B to B and/ or B to C business environment. Experience in Automotive
Aftermarket will be a plus.
* Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills in English
* Strong teamwork and relationship building skills. Experience in working
with cross functional teams.
* Excellent Excel and Powerpoint presentation skills
* Strong ability to multi-task & effective negotiation skills.
* Excellent project management skills with an ability to communicate with
team members in a timely, concise manner
* Strong customer focus and orientation
* Willing to travel on requirement