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Ref: HP698-12084
Job description / Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Product Manager to work within Al-Futtaim Motors Head Office. This role will report into the Head of Product Management and will be based within Dubai. The incumbent will hold the overall responsibility of handling the assigned product range across Toyota and will set the strategy for each product that will offset competition and meet both customer requirements and overall model profitability.
The Product Manager will be responsible for recommending pricing and required options based on the market research which has been conducted. They will coordinate with the accessory manager to select value added accessories determined by customer needs and economic feasibility. The Product Manager will work closely with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), handling TMC requests, meeting project deadlines and in collaboration with the Head of Product Management conduct TMC presentations. Handling vehicle launch committees for new products and product specific promotional campaigns will also come under the remit of the Product Manager.
Requirements
To be considered for this role you will be a university graduate with a minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience within a Product Management role. You will be detail orientated with strong computer skills particularly advanced in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
This position requires an analytical mind with the ability to make considered decisions. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise whilst maintaining a 'can do' attitude.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.