Product Pricing Manager

Job Title: Product and Pricing Manager

Location: Italy (Remote)

Reports to: Head of Product & Strategy / Regional Director (as applicable)

Position Overview

Our customer is a global leading automtive company. We are seeking a results-driven Product and Pricing Manager to develop and implement pricing strategies that drive profitability and market competitiveness for two leading automotive brands. This role will play a key part in aligning pricing with corporate goals, customer expectations, and brand positioning across the European market.

Key Responsibilities

• Pricing Strategy Development
• Design and execute competitive, data-driven pricing strategies aligned with brand and business objectives.
• Market & Competitor Analysis
• Conduct regular research and analysis of the automotive market, including competitive pricing trends and customer insights, to inform pricing decisions.
• Profitability Management
• Monitor and optimize product margins. Recommend and implement pricing adjustments to ensure revenue and margin targets are met.
• Product Positioning Support
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to ensure pricing supports brand positioning and market segmentation strategies.
• Pricing Process Optimization
• Develop efficient pricing processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and consistency across regions.
• Dealer Network Collaboration
• Provide clear pricing guidance to the dealer network to ensure alignment and consistency in execution.
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Track pricing-related KPIs and performance metrics. Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Liaise with sales, finance, supply chain, and marketing to align on pricing strategies and ensure business-wide cohesion.
• Lifecycle Pricing Management
• Manage pricing through the product lifecycle—from launch through to end-of-life—responding to product performance and market conditions.
• Forecasting & Planning Support
• Partner with planning teams to support demand forecasting and inventory planning with effective pricing intelligence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:
• Minimum 3 years in pricing, product management, or revenue management—ideally within the automotive or mobility sector.
• Industry Knowledge:
• Familiarity with the automotive market landscape, vehicle lifecycle management, and pricing methodologies.
• Analytical Skills:
• Proficient in pricing tools, Excel, and financial modelling. Able to extract insights from complex datasets.
• Business Acumen:
• Solid understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and profitability levers.
• CRM & Data Tools:
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and pricing or data management tools.
• Project Management:
• Strong organizational and time management skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability:
• Ability to shift strategies in response to competitive changes or evolving market demands.