Overview
Source & develop product ranges within Engine Cooling category.
Trade qualification or product management experience with industry knowledge desirable
Work for a Global Leader in aftermarket automotive parts and accessories.
Passionate and caring team with a customer-centric culture.
Full-Time Permanent Position.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a driven individual to join our Merchandise team based in Brisbane.
Working in our Cooling division, you will be responsible for our range of aftermarket automotive AC parts, refining, supporting and promoting our current range, while sourcing/developing new products to meet the future needs of our customers.
Ideally, you will have a trade qualification or extensive experience within the automotive industry, and are looking for an opportunity to further your career away from the tools.
Responsibilities
Determining customer requirements and identifying opportunities for improvement within our current product offering
Working with suppliers to develop recent products and negotiate improvements to key business metrics
Managing the product lifecycle from inception through to end of life including the implementation of effective stock clearance strategies
Working collaboratively with other departments and engaging stakeholders to ensure new products are delivered efficiently and effectively
Conducting product tests, producing training material, and providing ongoing technical support to the store network and customer base
Identifying shifts in the market and developing a strong understanding of the competitive landscape including product ranges and pricing
Maintaining product master data across our enterprise software, catalogue system, and public websites
Analysing data to identify trends/issues and to report on category performance
Contributing to the team's overall success in achieving annual KPI targets
Skills & Experience
Trade qualification or extensive experience in the aftermarket automotive AC industry
Sound understanding of engine cooling system and components
The ability to think like a customer and translate that into effective product strategies
The ability to review technical drawings and product samples and determine the suitability of new products
Driven and highly organised mindset with an excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Looking after you
We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after.
In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:
Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
Private health insurance discounts
Employee assistance program
A highly safety conscious work environment
We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this
Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation
Access to GPC's exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!
GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA.
We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.
Yet we are more than just a parts and service company.
We propel people forward.
With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won't leave you standing still.
Reach is key to our success.
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📌 Product Manager (Cooling) - Gpc Asia Pacific Brisbane
🏢 GPC Asia Pacific
📍 Queensland