Job description
Our client, a leading automobile manufacturer, is recruiting for a Product Specialist (Automotive) to join their business in Italy. Position Title: Product Specialist (Automotive) Position Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Milan, Italy Contact: Bianca | +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 673 The role will support product strategy, market competitiveness, pricing positioning, and commercial policy definition in the local market, reporting to the Italian Head of Product Management.
Responsibilities
Conduct competitive analysis (benchmarking vs. key competitors in the local market) Support product positioning strategy, ensuring alignment with brand and market needs Define and monitor pricing strategy (list price, transaction price, incentives) Analyze and optimize discount structures and commercial policies Support sales volume planning and forecasting, providing data-driven assumptions and scenario analysis Contribute to business case development and profitability analysis Collaborate with HQ and local stakeholders on product planning and lifecycle management Support product configuration and lineup management (versions, options, mix) Provide market insights and recommendations based on data analysis Support product launch planning and go-to-market activities, including performance tracking Qualifications: 3–5 years of experience in Product Management within an automotive OEM (mainstream brand) Strong analytical and data-driven approach Good understanding of automotive market dynamics, including fleet vs retail logic Experience working with cross-functional and international teams (HQ interface) Fluent Italian and English (mandatory); Chinese is a plus Advanced Excel and Power Point skills (knowledge of Power BI/Tableau is a plus) Preferred Background Experience in Italian automotive markets Exposure to EV products and new mobility trends strongly preferred Experience in multicultural or fast-growing environments Exposure to product configuration / lineup management Soft Skills Analytical and structured thinking Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-evolving organization Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch Proactive and hands-on mindset.
For more details contact: sales(at)manningglobal.com Quoting reference: IT_MGBP_PS_13117 Or call Bianca on: +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 673 View our latest jobs: www.manningglobal.com Follow us on twitter: @Manning. Global If you know of anyone within your network who may also be interested in this position,would you please forward this ‘Email & Role’ to them.
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