Automotive Industry Product Associate Job in Kenya

Our Client is a Vehicle manufacturer they are currently recruiting aProduct Associate who will be responsible for the defining, prioritising and executing product innovation and reviewing product line expansions and growth / diversification plans. 

The role will require a close working relationship with the Marketing Director, Technical and Operations Teams.

Product Development 

• Assist in defining product vision in liaison with the Marketing and Technical teams.
• Work closely with the Technical team to provide human centred design inputs in the development of prototype products.
• Liaise with Quality team to provide product development feedback and improve overall quality of the vehicle, within clear cost targets.
• Support Marketing Director to conceive, develop and launch new products.
• Support development of advertising, public relations and all marketing communications relevant product specifications and performance.
• Monitor and evaluate customer satisfaction from existing products and provide structured feedback to Technical and Marketing teams for on-going support and development.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan.
• Monitor, anticipate and assess market, client, competitor and regulatory trends to drive product strategy and identify opportunities for new product innovation.
• Support development of new product business cases, including assembling fact-based arguments and developing compelling presentations to senior management.
• Conduct primary, secondary research and competitive analyses, including product performance, competitor response and market positioning.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in business subject
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales, marketing, product development, management consulting, or other similar roles for top tier companies
• Exceptional leadership and clear sense of direction
• Detail oriented and capable of delivering high quality outputs
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others as well as the ability to influence
• Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams
• Proven ability to work with senior management team to develop and implement company strategy
• Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial reporting, and setting up effective metrics and business processes
• Comfort with extensive domestic and regional travel when needed
• A fair level of technical expertise in automobile industry

Desired

• Masters degree (or higher) in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Engineering, Business or similar
• 4+ years related experience in product development, market research or public relations
• Passion for the automotive industry

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke