Stellantis
The Accessory Product Planner will be responsible for the ideation, planning, pricing and sales of accessories and performance components for the current and future defined Stellantis vehicle applications. The core objectives of the planning team are to bring Mopar accessories and upfit packages to market and work with the extended team (marketing, supply chain management, purchasing, field operations, etc.) to ensure sales success once in market.
This is a highly strategic, fast-paced, and visible position that is expected to lead cross-functional teams comprised of engineering, research, design, sales, marketing, and finance to define and develop the accessory and its features. The candidate will define the competitive landscape, understand specific competitor attributes, and define customer data such as demographics and purchase/rejection reasons. These insights will then translate to a product vision including a product plan, positioning, commercial parameters, and a go-to-market plan. In addition, establishing the nameplate's accessories the candidate will require a detailed understanding of market trends, Stellantis showroom dynamics and aftermarket offerings.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to use analytical data to identify opportunities and make recommendations to deliver positive sales results. They will create financial business cases to support new and ongoing operations, supervise pricing strategy of new parts and upfit packages and provide competitive research and cost/benefit analysis of planned accessories. The role will require an entrepreneurial mindset with creative thinking and strong product, sales, marketing, presentation and communication skills, often at executive levels.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar discipline
5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: product planning, brand management, product/marketing strategy, engineering or other roles demonstrating leadership and ability to work in a team orientated environment
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership while managing a complex, strategic project
Able to multi-task and prioritize workload
Strong communication and presentations skills
Organized, self-starter possessing strong leadership, and excellent multi-tasking skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with proven experience and resourcefulness
Able to effectively communicate a product vision through verbal and visual storytelling using high-level presentations
Passion for the automotive market
Comfortable mining and analyzing data to identify market trends to make recommendations on improving sales, share, and profit targets
Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration
Automotive technical and product knowledge
Experience interacting with Mopar and Brand field representatives and dealers
Ability to gauge sales activities, understand customer trends and interpret competitive actions
In-depth knowledge of Stellantis vehicles and technical specifications and capabilities
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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This is a highly strategic, fast-paced, and visible position that is expected to lead cross-functional teams comprised of engineering, research, design, sales, marketing, and finance to define and develop the accessory and its features. The candidate will define the competitive landscape, understand specific competitor attributes, and define customer data such as demographics and purchase/rejection reasons. These insights will then translate to a product vision including a product plan, positioning, commercial parameters, and a go-to-market plan. In addition, establishing the nameplate's accessories the candidate will require a detailed understanding of market trends, Stellantis showroom dynamics and aftermarket offerings.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to use analytical data to identify opportunities and make recommendations to deliver positive sales results. They will create financial business cases to support new and ongoing operations, supervise pricing strategy of new parts and upfit packages and provide competitive research and cost/benefit analysis of planned accessories. The role will require an entrepreneurial mindset with creative thinking and strong product, sales, marketing, presentation and communication skills, often at executive levels.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar discipline
5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: product planning, brand management, product/marketing strategy, engineering or other roles demonstrating leadership and ability to work in a team orientated environment
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership while managing a complex, strategic project
Able to multi-task and prioritize workload
Strong communication and presentations skills
Organized, self-starter possessing strong leadership, and excellent multi-tasking skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with proven experience and resourcefulness
Able to effectively communicate a product vision through verbal and visual storytelling using high-level presentations
Passion for the automotive market
Comfortable mining and analyzing data to identify market trends to make recommendations on improving sales, share, and profit targets
Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration
Automotive technical and product knowledge
Experience interacting with Mopar and Brand field representatives and dealers
Ability to gauge sales activities, understand customer trends and interpret competitive actions
In-depth knowledge of Stellantis vehicles and technical specifications and capabilities
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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