Product Management Specialist, Mid size Car

Mercedes-Benz Korea Limited

Mercedes-Benz Korea Limited, Seoul Square, Seoul

Job Type Full-time

Experience 5–10 years

Posted 9 hours 43 minutes ago

5–10 years Level

Tasks

Product Management Mid-Size Cars (C-Class, GLC-Class)

Manage the entire lifecycle of the respective products by ensuring competitiveness in product substance, product specifications, pricing and brand coherent image.
Initiate ideas to improve the responsible product lineup.
Propose and ensure new and changed model specifications within the product lifecycle.
Reach agreement on pricing of responsible products through flexibility and compromise.
Manage relevant decision processes, especially regarding lineup, pricing, volume and special equipment, to create positive business cases.

Product Communication

Provide the necessary level of product information to all internal departments and the dealer network.
Initiate and influence regular exchanges on product-related topics with relevant stakeholders.
Steer and ensure alignment of relevant departments, including Retail, O&L, DB, Marketing, Public Relations, Homologation, CS and Finance, to prepare successful market launches and product changes.
Ensure accurate and timely provision of product information for alignment with short- and mid-term volume planning.
Represent the brand and respective products at internal and external events.

Market & Product Analysis

Analyze competitors and investigate opportunities to strengthen product positioning, including transaction price studies.
Identify key market and product issues and priorities for offering strategy to ensure attractive and competitive products according to market and customer needs.

Special Project Product Management

Lead special product-related projects such as automation, ordering platforms, master data maintenance, special editions, launching strategy and non-serial disposal.
Manage internal guideline revisions, including sales release and pricing guidelines, considering new initiatives and processes in product management.

Qualifications

Minimum B.A. degree in business administration or engineering.
5–10 years of professional experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Experience in at least one of product management, sales or market intelligence.
Good knowledge of the Korean automotive market, including domestic and imported brands.
Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
Presentation skills for different audiences, including operational discussions.
English proficiency; German is preferred.
Numerical evaluation skills and an analytical mindset.

Other Information

Mercedes-Benz Korea follows a structured recruitment process consisting of document screening, a personality and aptitude test, first interview, second interview, offer discussion and final selection.

Applicants may apply for only one position currently open at Mercedes-Benz Korea. Candidates must have no restrictions on overseas travel. Employment-protected applicants will receive preference in accordance with relevant laws.