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
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