At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage product portfolios and develop long-term strategies for the Australian market.
- Company: Join Continental, a leading global tire manufacturer with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent training, career growth, and generous sales incentives.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal development and international exposure.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the automotive industry while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Degree in marketing or economics, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 132345 - 161755 $ per year.
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide.
Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
- Product Specialist
- Work Location: Collingwood Melbourne
The Product Specialist defines and manages the Australia and New Zealand passenger and light trucktyreportfolio in line with APAC brand management, pricingand segmentation strategies.
The role develops the long‑term product roadmap, manages product lifecyclesand supports business planning for future product needs.
- Job Responsibilities
- Product portfolio and strategy: Deliver the long‑term strategic product roadmap for Australia anddeterminelocal product article requirements in line with brand strategy and business needs.
- Product life‑cycle management: Manage products through introduction, growth, maturityand decline, including next‑step recommendations for products approaching end of life.
- Range reviews: Conduct range reviews tomaintainmarket coverage and relevance.
- Market and competitor analysis: Monitor competitor product life cycles, analyse ATIC and motor industry data, and track new vehicle launches to support local stock planning.
- Planning and forecasting: Develop a five‑year article plan, coordinate the product line‑up through the monthly forecast cycle, and represent Australia in BU PPM meetings.
- Product administration and communication: Manage the OOY/OOA process, act as the Australian key user for SAP product activations and run outs andissue the monthly Product Marketing Bulletin.
- Tyretesting and product launches: Supporttyretesting activity and coordinate technical and product requirements for local and international product launches.
- Product information: Maintainthe product master document, monitor external websites foraccurateproduct representation, and ensure training materialscontainthe correct product information.
- Job Requirements
- A university qualification in marketing, or professional certification in marketing or economic sciences.
- At least three years of marketing and/or product experience, or equivalent experience.
- Project management experience with strong planning, organisationaland administrative capability.
- Advanced analytical capability and excellent written communication skills.
- Expertproficiencyin Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- A strong understanding of product life cycles in automotive and related industries.
- The ability to collaborate effectively across local, regionaland global teams.
- The Offer
If you are looking to join a Premium Multinational Company who can offer excellent training, personal development, generous sales incentive bonuses, company vehicle and career prospects, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Product Specialist employer: Continental Tyres Australia
Continental is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Collingwood, Melbourne, where innovation meets sustainability. As a Product Specialist, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and personal development opportunities, alongside generous sales incentives and a company vehicle, all while contributing to a leading multinational company that values collaboration and growth.
Contact Details:
Continental Tyres Australia Recruitment Team
