Product Manager (cooling) - GPC Asia Pacific Brisbane

Merchandise Team Member

Source and develop product ranges within the Engine Cooling category. Trade qualification or product management experience with industry knowledge desirable.

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 and 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 new 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 organized mindset with an excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Looking after you:

• 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 organization
• 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. Learn more about our business online.