Product Specialist Sr

 "Vorsprung durch Technik" or, "Progress through Technology" is our company ethos and is the core belief that drives the development of every Audi vehicle. It inspires the innovative solutions, revolutionary engineering and progressive design that have become synonymous with the Audi name. And it reminds us to challenge ourselves, rewrite the rules from time to time and always fuel our pioneering spirit. The spirit that sets us apart on the racetrack and the open road. In our relentless pursuit to become the number one premium car brand in America, we need employees who share in this spirit of challenging the status quo in everything that we do.
 

Role Summary:

• Manage A3/Q3/Q4 e-tron carlines from concept phase, launch, and throughout lifecycle
• Drive consistent communication of product values throughout Audi of America and partner agencies
• Actively participate in the development of all strategic product, pricing, and volume assumptions for the relevant models
• Maintain key information regarding market development and competitive strategies
• Serve as the “voice of the U.S. customer” for future product development activities

Role Responsibilities:

Define optimal model line-up for the U.S. market (50%)

• Including features, options, packages, color, trim, wheel, and technical selections
• Define and ensure successful product lifecycle management from launch, through refresh, and final build-out
• Support through analysis the pricing of standard and optional features

Serve as overall vehicle subject matter expert, internal and external (40%)

• Representation at national auto shows, press events, and dealer meetings
• Point of contact for internal meetings, marketing, communications, operations, and strategy
• Develop crisp articulation of product value and benefits for use in marketing and communication materials
• Oversee and ensure product-correct communications and reviews of product

Manage next-generation product lines (10%)

• Provide strategic requirements for next-generation product
• Include requested improvements based on current-generation model line
• Track equipment changes, project price, and project premise for alignment

Years Relevant of Experience:

• 7-10 years of automotive experience, minimum of 2 years in product management

Required Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Eng