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.