Product Management & Catalog Manager

We are seeking a talented Product Management & Catalog Manager, to join our team at Dayco in Burolo (TO).

Summary of the position

The Product Management & Catalog Manager is responsible for leading and empowering Product Management and Catalog to deliver strategic execution, product profitability, and accurate, customer-focused catalog data. This role ensures seamless integration between product strategy and catalog accuracy, enabling sales growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Main duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Leadership

• Translate organizational objectives into actionable product and marketing strategies that drive revenue growth and market leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Product Managers and Catalog Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement through clear goals and performance expectations.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, operations, and global COE teams.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across regions and functions.

Product Management Oversight

• Guide Product Managers in aligning product strategies with organizational objectives and market requirements.
• Oversee product lifecycle management from concept to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Ensure product roadmaps are executed effectively, addressing underperformance and identifying growth opportunities.
• Support customer engagement through product training, insights, and performance analysis.

Catalog Management Oversight

• Direct Catalog Analysts in maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and customer-friendly product catalog data.
• Ensure catalog content supports sales, marketing, and customer experience initiatives.
• Oversee catalog updates related to product launches, lifecycle changes, and market adaptations.
• Drive improvements in catalog systems, processes, and data governance in collaboration with global COE.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a key liaison between product management, catalog teams, and other business units.
• Participate in monthly BU/COE meetings to review KPIs, action plans, and opportunities.
• Communicate product and catalog strategies clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Governance & Resource Management

• Establish clear performance metrics and ensure teams are equipped with the tools and resources to succeed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product offerings and catalog accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and company policies.

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 5/6 years of experience in Marketing/Product Department.
• Product Management experience within both the Heavy Duty and Light Vehicle markets.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus.
• A creative thinker who ‘Acts Like an Owner’ and has a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to support proposals, reporting, and presentations.
• Ability to empower and develop team to achieve results.
• Decisive and accountable in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Able to optimize budget and resources effectively. Effectively communicate and collaborate with sales teams and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large data sets to solve issues, assess trends, find opportunities, and support data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in the monitoring of KPIs.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant areas (e.g., engineering concepts, data analysis).
• Adaptable and proactive in a changing and dynamic environment.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Smart Working: Hybrid model
• Location: Burolo (TO), Italy