Motor Distributors Limited, the exclusive importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz, Smart and BYD in Ireland wishes to recruit a Product Analyst for the Passenger Car Sales Department.
As Product Analyst you will report to the Product Planning Manager and work with relevant business units to construct the optimal product offering for our market. This is an exciting time to join our passenger car team as we introduce new brands to the Irish market. The Product Analyst’s primary responsibility is to carry out detailed analysis identifying market and sector trends, potential opportunities and formulating recommendations through each product’s life-cycle.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Analyse and monitor the market and the competitive position of our products.
Regular focus on our price index position and product specification.
Pro-actively making recommendations on the brand’s competitive position and reporting findings to Product Planning Manager.
Managing projects which may include but not limited to autonomous driving, E-mobility, connected services and assist in all new product launches and life cycle strategies.
Delivering new product information to our dealer partners in conjunction with the MDL Training Academy.
Providing accurate and timely reports on competitor activity and industry trends.
Monitoring and analyzing the market changes and competitive activities
Attending and participating in all dealer / training / customer events when required.
Assisting in producing product guides, brochures and other communications.
Operating all systems, including Jato dynamics and vehicle distribution.
Regular communication with the factory & dealer network to ensure production and pricing queries are answered.
Provide product support and expertise for vehicles and other assigned product areas.
Provide a high standard of dealership and customer support and car transportation logistics to ensure excellent product delivery.
Ensuring accuracy of all car orders on the global ordering system and car configurator.
Working with Marketing to translate technical detail into logical communication.
Ensuring accuracy of all product related publications for internal and external users and that process/systems are maintained to satisfy all shareholder interests.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the industry ideally specialising in product and pricing.
Degree in Business or related field.
Strong numeracy and analytical capability, with a high degree of factual accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong knowledge of the Irish car market.
Passion for industry and general automotive product is essential with an ability to demonstrate “ownership” for selected models/projects.
Experience using Jato analysis.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Advanced computer literacy in MS Office, and ability to learn specific systems.
Strong creative problem-solving skills.
Adaptable and flexible to changing technologies, processes and environments.
Track record of project management experience and ability to work to deadlines.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectation, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.