Product Manager Cycling - Road & Gravel

DISCOVER PIRELLI We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people WHY JOIN US We are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with: International, engaging, and supportive working environment. Global onboarding process. Bespoke training and development programs accessible to all. Competitive welfare and benefits package. International mobility opportunities. DRIVE YOUR FUTURE The candidate will join the Cycling Marketing team at Pirelli headquarters. She/He will be responsible for Pirelli Cycling product strategy, positioning, and development, with a focus on the entire road and gravel product range. She/He will be responsible for all the road and gravel product lines, from performance to endurance including sub-segments, to be balanced in the market from an offer point of view, according to market trends, historical data, competitors’ actions, dealers’ requests, consumers’ needs, and racing teams' requirements. The resource has to increase the profitability of existing products; she/he will be a technical reference for the Sales team (including OE) and in contact with customers and external stakeholders in order to spread out company technological know-how and clearly propose range and products but also to get market information and needs. YOUR CORE ACTIVITIES Managing the entire product line life-cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities: what to develop, why, when, with whom, and everything connected to product marketing (labels, packaging, literature). Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by ongoing visits to customers and non-customers. Driving a solution set across development teams (Marketing, R&D, Production, Communications) through market requirements, internal trade-off, production flows, and positioning. Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute. Connecting the Racing Department, Field Testing, and Product Development looking after Professional Teams' requests and needs and translating them into product requirements for profitable products. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 3 years of product management experience in the Cycling Industry. Knowledgeable in technology as well as communication. Keen on bicycles in general, from consumer habits to racing trends. Preferred if an active cyclist. Available to travel and attend outdoor events quite frequently. Fluent in English both spoken and written language. APPLY NOW, DRIVE YOUR FUTURE J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 11/24/2024