Ram Brand Operations Manager - Heavy Duty

RAM Brand Operations Manager - Heavy Duty

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic and results driven individual who is passionate about the automotive industry and the highly competitive full size truck segment. RAM Heavy Duty is a flagship nameplate for the brand, and this individual will play a critical role in helping shape the product, pricing, positioning and go to market strategies that drive its success.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and strategic thinking, commercial judgment, curiosity and a high level of ownership. This individual must be able to translate product, customer, competitive and business data into clear insights, recommendations and actions while proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen RAM's position in the marketplace.

This role requires a strong understanding of RAM Heavy Duty performance and the competitive landscape, while partnering closely with the Model Line Management team to understand sales trends, share performance, forecasts and marketplace dynamics. The Brand Operations Manager will use these insights to support decisions across product, pricing, content, packaging, profitability and overall market positioning.

This individual will work cross functionally across Product Planning, Pricing, Finance, Program Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, Media, Dealer Training, Sales, Field and MLM. Responsibilities include managing weekly and monthly business reporting and presentation development, supporting vehicle and option pricing, competitive and content analysis, product and package development, code guide and Monroney reviews, lifecycle actions, dealer communications, allocation presentations, website and marketing content, product training and go to market execution. The successful candidate must be comfortable influencing teams without direct reporting authority, building alignment around recommendations and clearly communicating the story behind the strategy.

to improve overall RAM brand performance. This individual must have a thorough understanding of our RAM Brand product lineup as well as understanding the industry and competitive landscape. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree 
• 3+ years' experience in automotive sales, marketing, product planning or brand management demonstrating leadership and ability to work in a team oriented environment  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking   
• Ability to translate complex data into simple marketing insights   
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at the same time in a dynamic, fast-paced environment   
• Highly creative with ability to think out of box   
• Enjoy working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets as well as advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills   
• Passion for the automotive market; automotive product knowledge  
• Able to lead multiple cross-functional teams (who don't directly report)  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Completed or working towards an MBA or master’s degree in marketing, Finance, Engineering/Engineering Management  
• Brand marketing experience  
• Automotive experience Field sales operations experience  
• Marketing and/or product commercial launch experience