Product Management Analyst III

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for the strategy and positioning of the product segment. You will be responsible for analyzing the market for your products; determining any product gaps; advising Pricing of any updates or changes in your strategy; working with Supply Chain and PDC Ops to ensure appropriate stocking levels and to resolve any issues with stocking; performing regular reviews of the business with your top suppliers; working with our Excelerator Parts team to ensure visibility of your products online; and working as a champion on various projects such as the planning and implementation of our Parts Conferences. This position be highly visible within the organization, so strong communication and story telling skills are important.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Manages the product/brand P&L (e.g., budgeting, expenditures, profitability, ROI etc.)

• Analyzes potential markets, competitor positioning, and customer buying patterns to project demand/profitability for potential products, key product features/requirements, favorable timing for product launch, etc.

• Partners with product development and marketing teams to ensure that customer needs for each targeted segment are incorporated into product design, branding, and marketing approaches

• Develops product commercialization strategies (e.g., pricing, licensing, distribution etc.)

• Analyzes product/brand performance and customer feedback as input to product enhancements

• Participate in Parts Marketing and Strategy projects as assigned

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Strong strategic planning and business skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or related field preferred

• 2-4 years of experience in product management / product marketing preferred

• Strong, empathetic communicator - have a demonstrated ability to tell the story about your product or campaign

• Demonstrated market analytics skills 

• Experience building marketing campaigns for different market segments

• Demonstrated background leading cross-functional teams

• Product Management or Product Marketing certification

#LI-TN1 #LI-Hybrid

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit Administration Office, Fort Mill, SC US, Portland Corp HQ - DTNA. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.