Product Analyst | Al Futtaim Motors | Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE

The Role

Al Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the Gulf region’s Automotive industry and our businesses encompass every aspect of the Automotive sector; from passenger and commercial vehicles, construction equipment sales and service, to used car sales and rental and leasing.One of our Automotive businesses, Al-Futtaim Motors, is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Toyota, our ever popular? brand, is rightly the predominant profile in its class on the UAE’s roads and caters for a wide range of motoring enthusiasts.Based in Dubai we are currently to expand the Lexus team by recruiting an experienced Product Analyst who will be responsible for product study, analysis and report generation for Lexus brand.The key responsibilities of this role will include:

* Creating and managing the database of Lexus model specifications
* Collecting and updating information on competitor models and markets trends in luxury market
* Conducting CEP studies on all Lexus models and update on regular basis
* Assisting in determining the price positioning for current product range and deciding on future product positioning strategy
* Preparing costing for Lexus product range and recommending positioning of the product in accordance with price/specification
* Create model codes and product specifications in system and support order planning
* Generating reports related to product as required by management and proactively assist in effective product planning
* Coordinating with TMC for setting product specifications and prepare AFM Lexus product portfolio as required by the market
* Negotiating with TMC for special orders and special pricing as required by the branches and market
* Preparing presentations for negotiating product specifications and pricing with TMC
* Reporting competitor product & pricing information as required by TMC
* Generating presentations on new models and providing all product related support material to branches
* Preparing training guide for the sales teams and collecting feedback and update management of the requirements and expectations
* Coordination with Automotive shared services for setting up costs for regular models and carrying out necessary changes for special promotions
* Generating product specifications sheets for sales team and updating the branches on regular basis
* Conducting pricing study on new models to be introduced in the market
* Discussions with National parts and service for deciding accessories and collecting information on key after sales issues
* Providing input for budget preparation

Requirements

Suitable candidates should have the following skills and experience:
* Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (Preferably Engineering background)
* 2-3 years experience in Product Marketing preferably in Automotive industry
* Proficiency in MS office – Excel & power point
* Knowledge of automobile business processes for providing customer services
* Experience of using SAP, MS office & Team player
* Knowledge of costing and pricing procedures
* Understanding the specification details and interpretation of TMC product manuals
* This role requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations

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