We are looking for a** Junior Product Manager** for our office in Corbetta (MI) in the Aftermarket Division.
The Junior Product Manager will join the EMEA Product Management department and he/she will manage and develop the growth of the assigned product lines according to the product planning and profitability targets.
**The person will manage the following activities**:
- Lead the strategic implementation of the assigned product lines, including range definition and development, data management and product cataloguing;
- Manage the full life cycle of all SKUs included in the assigned product lines;
- Define the strategic marketing positioning of the assigned products;
- Actively monitor and analyze the product portfolio, ensuring the offer is covering the running car park and in line with market needs in all EMEA countries;
- Effectively communicate to local trade marketing and sales teams the product strategy and support them in the product proposition activities with customers;
- Develop marketing materials, product catalogues and other field engagement tools in cooperation with the communication team;
- Coordinate proactively with purchasing team to identify the ideal suppliers for the assigned product lines, providing product requirements, purchase targets and volumes forecasts;
- Support the supply chain team in the stock management activities by collecting and sharing sales forecast as well as start-up order volumes;
- Constantly follow-up the performance of the assigned lines in terms of sales, profitability and proposition, supporting the Countries to align with performance targets;
- Monitor the market and benchmark the competition, developing case studies and providing insights on market trends.
- 2+ years of experience in similar roles in complex and international companies;
- Fluent in Italian and English;
- Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or Business Administration;
- Very good knowledge of Office package (Excel in particular);
- Knowledge of the automotive aftermarket or the automotive industry will be a plus.
We are looking for a person who is curious and proactive, used to work in team, with good communicative and analytical skills and good business acumen.The role is eligible for smart working, according to Company's dedicated policy.