Product Specialist

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We are so much more than just the sum of our parts. Our strength comes from working together, sharing ideas to always find new ways to progress. Together, we are Toyota.

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs and our annual Women’s Conference.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:
- Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance- 13.5% superannuation with subsidised income protection, life and total disability insurance- Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1800- Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts- Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office- Wellness facilities - free onsite gym, end of trip facilities- Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe- Free onsite primary school holiday program- 5 days paid domestic and family violence leave- Genuine career development: promotions, rotations, study assistance, paid study leave and paid professional membership- Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched giving program- 16 weeks paid primary carers leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave

What you’ll contribute to

Product Planning and Development Division is responsible for planning, coordination and execution of all accessory activities in order to ensure new products are optimised to meet the future needs of customers.

The Product Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the development of line-ups for accessories product plans for Toyota and Lexus in order to bring to market highly desirable products that maximise TMCA and Dealer profitability and achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets

This is a Max term role based in Altona North.

How you’ll make an impact- Implement agreed accessories product planning processes and procedures consistent with set policies to achieve customer satisfaction, sales and profitability objectives.- Assist in the development of product planning processes and procedures for accessories to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability.- Contribute to the development of accessories line-up based on available market and product research information to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.- Capture findings and proposals in papers for stakeholder communication.- Regularly reports to stakeholders on the status of all projects, identifying progress and issues. Recommends activities to resolve issues.- Prepare accessories information, review clarity, and validates accuracy of product planning materials in order to ensure accurate product information is available for all stakeholders.- Maintain reporting systems in order to provide the business with accurate and timely information to support planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.

Your attributes - If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you- Degree qualification in marketing, business or economics or equivalent experience- 2+ years’ accumulative marketing or product planning experience (ideally in automotive industry)- Understanding of automotive systems and technical terms- Experience using MS Excel and Microsoft Office platforms.- Understanding of sales and marketing process- Experience in market research and cost planning financial analysis- Strong stakeholder management and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with all.

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- We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use._

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Come with us and help create the future.

Primary Location

Altona North - 494 Grieve Parade

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.