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.
- 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