Product Manager - Commercial Vehicles

Company description:

About our Company

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Job description:

WHY Commercial Vehicles?

VOLKSWAGEN's aim is not only a commitment to producing vehicles of the utmost quality, but to better the lives of our customers. Volkswagen is comprised of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles and we create a culture that drives our business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience and empowers our team members.

About your new Role

This role as our Product Manager reports to the National Manager of Marketing and Product for our Commercial Vehicles Volkswagen brand. This role will be to champion your portfolio of Volkswagen Commercial vehicles. You will be responsible for the product strategy and ensure that VGA sources, delivers and markets the right mix of products for the Australian marketplace, whilst also working with the marketing team to drive the marketing communications, ensuring the range and the wider Commercial Vehicle products are a joint success.

Your main responsibilities will include:

· Monitor market and product positioning

· Manage and negotiate product range, positioning, specifications and pricing

· Manage product related systems & pricing

· Develop and assist manage product related internal and consumer facings assets and communications

· Working with marketing team to conduct strategic planning for communication of portfolio products

· Work with marketing team to deliver appropriate advertising and brand communications

· Other duties relating to role that are not limited to i.e. internal/external stakeholder management, reporting, product presentations and event support

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

· Strong automotive industry knowledge (market and technical)

· A Business/Marketing/Finance degree or similar is preferred

· Strong communication skills across varying audiences (e.g. customer contact, internal communications and dealerships)

· Knowledge of regulatory environment for vehicle registration and specification as well as advertising and communications

· Strong negotiation skills

· Practical problem solving skills with an operational focus

· Training program development and delivery

· High attention to detail and time management skills

· Project management

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

- A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!

- Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia

- Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks at full pay or up to 40 weeks at half pay

- Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice

- Access to the VGA Car Lease Program

- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases

- Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family

- Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia - our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Pamela Sutherland through email at [email protected].