Product Planning & Pricing Manager
| Job Title: | Product Planning & Pricing Manager |
| Company: | Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. |
| Job Location: | Mississauga, ON |
Product Planning & Pricing Manager
PRODUCT PLANNING & PRICING MANAGER
Mississauga, Ontario
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PURPOSE:
Manage strategic development of full product marketing cycles for all vehicle lines, as well as manage new vehicle pricing activity and implementation.
DUTIES:
1) Develop vehicle line marketing strategy plans for assigned vehicles throughout the product life-cycle.
2) Define marketing communications objectives for product lines by making detailed and continuous analysis of MMSCAN’s product offerings as compared to the competition.
3) Conduct research and develop analysis in support of product planning and strategy. Research and analysis can included but not limited to primary market research, secondary market research, customer satisfaction, segment opportunities, pricing, features/content, competitive analysis, product cycle plan, project management master product schedule, future technologies, economics, production capacity and related fundamental of short-term and/or long-term planning.
4) Prepare product concept and development documents pertaining to overall product strategy, features/content, segment analysis, lifecycle analysis, competitive product analysis and pricing analysis.
5) Prepare schedules and deliverables to time, including product concept and development papers.
6) Participate in preparing mid- and long-range product strategy.
7) Produce documentation and reports regarding specifications of assigned models. Interface with design, engineering and marketing staff from global Mitsubishi Motors affiliates to provide accurate product data for all end users.
8) Review internal and external communication material for product accuracy and compliance with product claims.
9) Present company information and strategies for the brand to internal and external audiences including senior management team.
10) Direct all new vehicle pricing activity.
11) Develop pricing strategies and actions in support of product strategies and corporate business goals. Oversee analysis and development of pricing strategies for existing and future products.
12) Develop and recommend market competitive pricing plans for each platform model, analyzing product content vs. competition.
13) Prepare competitive vehicle price comparisons using the product content method of value analysis (A:A).
14) Provide pricing input to P & L analysis for each platform vehicle and co-ordinate with Product Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Finance.
15) Negotiate new product and new model year market competitive pricing with Manufacturer.
16) Contribute pricing strategy and input to ongoing MMSCAN Business Planning and Budgeting processes.
17) Co-ordinate final platform pricing implementation with pricing analyst for Monroney completion, dealer ordering, vehicle price confirmation system and dealer pricing guides.
18) Manage development and publication of Vehicle pricing guides.
19) Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
1) Six + years progressive automobile manufacturer sales/marketing/product planning/financial planning
2) Strong PC skills including Excel and use of laptops.
3) BB/BA in Marketing/Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED:
1) MA/MS/MBA or other appropriate advanced degree.
SPECIAL:
1) Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a company-approved driving record.
To Apply:Go to www.mitsubishicars.com/company/careers/mmsa/jobs.html to view our openings and apply.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA THIS WEB ADDRESS WILL BE CONSIDERED. DO NOT USE EMAIL.
CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE GREATER MISSISSAUGA/TORONTO AREA WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION.
Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. – MMNA
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF CANADA, INC. (MMSCAN)
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A Brief Introduction
Originally established as Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) in 1981, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is the exclusive full-line distributor of Mitsubishi cars throughout North America. Headquartered in Cypress, California, MMNA has expanded its network of dealers from its original 73 outlets in 1982 to over 640 retailers across the U.S. The Sales Division of MMNA has approximately 660 employees.
Mitsubishi began officially selling cars in Canada on September 3, 2002 and in January, 2003, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN) moved into our new 15,000 square foot headquarters on Matheson Boulevard in Mississauga, Ontario. MMSCAN is ramping up to become a major player in the Canadian auto market. At this moment, there are 24 employees on board in Canada supporting 50 dealers
Our subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. (MMCA) was established to support sales growth by providing innovative and competitive wholesale and retail financial services, including leasing services, to MMSA and their dealers. MMCA has approximately 420 employees and assets of over $8 billion.
Formerly know as Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., our Manufacturing Division in Normal, IL domestically produces approximately 50% of MMSA’s sales volume in the U.S. Mitsubishi offers our customers a choice of vehicles in a variety of segments ranging from our compact size vehicles (Lancer), compact sport wagons (Lancer Sportback), mid-size sedans (Galant), sports coupes (Eclipse), luxury performance sedans (Diamante), entry-level sports utility vehicles (Outlander), mid-size sport-utility models (Montero Sport and Endeavor) and our full-size sport-utility vehicles (Montero). Mitsubishi Motors offers a full-range product line that has acquired a reputation for quality, style, high technology and affordability.
In addition to challenging assignments and highly competitive compensation, Mitsubishi Motors offers a very competitive benefits package which includes supplemental and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the employee and family, a nurse’s advice line and an employee assistance program.
Employee involvement is part of what makes us a winning company. Therefore, we offer a variable compensation plan that directly links employee and company performance. The amount an employee may be awarded is based on how well employees work individually and collectively to achieve our profitability and sales goals.
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You and your family can each be driving a new Mitsubishi every year! In addition to the individual in this position being provided a company car, you can lease up to two additional Mitsubishi vehicles for other immediate family member at any one time. Monthly lease payments are deducted from the employee’s paycheck. Insurance and maintenance costs are covered as part of the lease payment. The lease terms are 12 months or 24,000 kms, whichever occurs first.
