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Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Tire RE Pricing and Product Management Specialist

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Business-level Japanese and English are required.
  • A strong analytical background and knowledge of data analysis tools, including Excel and business intelligence tools, are required.
  • Around 3–7 years of experience in Pricing, Product Management, Market Analysis, or Commercial roles is required.
  • A good understanding of market trends, competitor analysis, and customer needs is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across departments is required.
  • The ability to take ownership and drive projects independently in a dynamic environment is required.
  • A Japanese CV (Rirekisho) and work history in Japanese or English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a transparent, competitive pricing strategy across segments.
  • Define pricing positioning based on market and competitor benchmarks.
  • Establish and manage pricing policies, guidelines, and approval processes.
  • Lead pricing for new product launches and portfolio repositioning.
  • Drive market segmentation through pricing logic and strategic recommendations.
  • Set up and maintain structured price lists aligned with strategy.
  • Monitor market dynamics and propose promotion schemes under profitability guidelines.
  • Communicate pricing and promotions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support Sales with pricing tools, negotiation logic, and campaign frameworks.
  • Develop and deliver pricing reports and analysis to management and HQ.
  • Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and cost developments.
  • Steer product profitability and mix in close cooperation with Controlling.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for price adjustments and margin optimization.
  • Develop and execute product strategy and roadmap aligned with market needs and company goals.
  • Define product positioning, segmentation, and role within the portfolio.
  • Optimize the local product portfolio, including line-up, fitment, and lifecycle management.
  • Identify market gaps and opportunities for new products or enhancements.
  • Collaborate with HQ, R&D, and Supply for product development and allocation.
  • Lead new product and new-size business planning and market introduction.
  • Develop product positioning strategies and contribute to go-to-market execution.
  • Create product messaging, catalogues, and sales materials.
  • Ensure launch readiness through training, documentation, and promotion.
  • Ensure product compliance with JATMA labeling and regulatory requirements, coordinate test schedules with HQ and R&D, and lead local implementation.
  • Define and manage a structured marketing intelligence databank, including update procedures and governance.
  • Ensure regular data updates via internal sources and external agencies, improving data accuracy and efficiency.
  • Continuously enhance databank functions based on internal and external needs.
  • Maintain a monthly market intelligence update, including newsletters and industry news highlights.
  • Contribute to building and maintaining dashboards and data updates to support decision-making.
  • Act as a key interface between HQ, Sales, Marketing, Controlling, and R&D.
  • Present local market insights and product strategy in HQ functional meetings.
  • Provide product and pricing training and support to internal teams.
  • Ensure alignment across functions to drive effective execution and business impact.
  • Work closely with PR and Communications to align product messaging, brand positioning, and key storytelling with product strategy and market insight.
  • Provide market intelligence insights to guide campaign planning, media focus, and target audience definition.
  • Co-develop go-to-market plans, align product positioning, pricing logic, and communication strategy, and support product launch execution.
  • Bridge marketing activities with product value and commercial realities, and feed field feedback into product and pricing decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree, such as an MBA or equivalent, is preferred.
  • Experience in the automotive, tire, or related sectors is preferred.
  • Experience supporting product launches or go-to-market activities is preferred.
  • Experience supporting or guiding team members and stakeholders is preferred.
  • Experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment is preferred.

About the Company

Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Continental designs and manufactures tyres for cars, trucks, buses, bicycles and motorcycles, selling to vehicle manufacturers and in the aftermarket. Through ContiTech, it also produces rubber and plastic technology parts such as hoses, belts, seals and surface materials for automotive and industrial use. Its products are developed and produced at sites worldwide, with tyres tailored for different vehicles and conditions and ContiTech components customized for equipment. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated mobility portfolio and global manufacturing and service capabilities, aiming to provide reliable mobility through tyres and components worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Founded
1871

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