Responsibilities:
Product & Category Management
- Manage and develop assigned product categories in line with business objectives and market opportunities
- Maintain and optimise product ranges based on customer demand, market trends, and profitability
- Identify opportunities for new product introductions, range extensions, and category expansion
- Develop and present business cases supporting new product launches and category initiatives
- Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, market research, and benchmarking activities
- Monitor product lifecycle performance and implement strategies to maximise category success
- Ensure all products comply with required specifications, quality standards, and relevant legislation
Commercial Performance & Pricing- Analyse category sales performance, profitability, margins, market share, and product trends
- Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies aligned with business objectives
- Monitor product performance and implement corrective actions where required
- Identify opportunities to improve category profitability and sales growth
- Analyse customer buying patterns and market demand to support commercial decision-making
- Prepare regular performance reports and recommendations for senior management
Supplier Relationship Management- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers
- Negotiate pricing structures, trading agreements, rebates, promotional support, and commercial terms
- Evaluate supplier performance against agreed service levels and business objectives
- Identify and onboard new suppliers where appropriate to strengthen category offerings
- Work closely with suppliers to support product launches, promotions, and market growth initiatives
Sales & Marketing Support- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and branch teams to drive category growth and customer engagement
- Support product launches, promotional campaigns, and category marketing initiatives
- Provide product training and technical support to internal stakeholders and customers where required
- Develop sales support tools, product presentations, and market intelligence reports
- Evaluate promotional effectiveness and recommend future growth opportunities
Inventory & Product Performance- Monitor stockholding and product availability to support customer demand and sales objectives
- Work closely with supply chain and planning teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
- Identify and manage slow-moving, excess, or obsolete stock within assigned categories
- Assist with forecasting activities and inventory planning to support category performance
Requirements:- Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related in the Automotive environment
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Automotive Product Management, Category Management, Aftersales, Parts Management, or a related Automotive Aftermarket environment
- Strong understanding of Automotive Aftermarket products, product lifecycle management, and category development
- Proven experience in pricing strategy, product performance analysis, and commercial decision-making
- Strong supplier negotiation and supplier relationship management experience
- Advanced analytical, commercial, and financial acumen
- Strong ERP systems experience with advanced Excel proficiency
- Previous Independent Automotive Aftermarket experience highly advantageous
- Motor Industry experience Essential
Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application. Applications should be submitted no later than 2 weeks from advertising.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel for job updates
