In Toyota Material Handling Europe, we have 13,500 colleagues passionate about supporting companies of all sizes with todays and tomorrow’s material handling challenges. Because we know that our business and our industry is essential and sometimes even critical for you, for daily life and society at large.
In our Headquarters in Mjölby, Sweden and outside Brussels, in our Sales companies across Europe or in our Factories in France, Italy and Sweden, you can be part of an extraordinary journey. And together we will Move the world towards easy and sustainable.
The Connectivity team at Toyota Material Handling is running and developing web applications to offer connectivity services, including fleet and drivers’ management that provide insights to our customers in order to help them maximise the safety, cost and general optimisation of their material handling fleet. The Connectivity team will maintain and evolve the customer interface for all our markets, we support, train and enable the sales network to use the platform to deliver customer advantage and benefits of use. The team is cross-functional, and we constantly strive to improve our product, technology and our work processes.
The position
As a Product Development Specialist at Toyota Material Handling, you will play an integral role in supporting the digital and connectivity product development from concept to launch and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs. Thereby contributing to the success of our product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assist in the development and launch of new digital products, as well as enhancements to existing offerings, helping to drive business growth and market differentiation.
Furthermore, your challenge will be to:
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to document product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities, assess customer preferences, and inform product development strategies.
- Assist in developing go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for new products, as well as supporting product launches and sales enablement efforts.
- Help monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and gather customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous product enhancement.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer insights to contribute ideas and recommendations for product innovation initiatives.
Your profile
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to gather and interpret market data, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Agile/Scrum) is preferred but not required.
- Passion for technology and innovation, with a desire to learn and grow in the field of product development.
- Experience from the logistics/distribution sector is bonus but not mandatory.
- Previous internship or work experience in product management, product development, or related roles is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (recent graduates welcome).
- Fluency in english is a requirement.
Our Offer
In a rapidly growing high-tech industry in fast transformation, Toyota Material Handling is stable, global, and influential. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming local work environment where you always act within an international context. The position is based in our European Headquarters in Mjölby Sweden, but the possibility to work remotely two days a week is a natural part of the deal. So is an attractive benefit package and a yearly bonus.
Most importantly, we have great people like yourself onboard who continuously learn, improve, and collaborate to deliver quality in everything we do. While you keep moving us forward, we look forward to seeing your career move in remarkable ways.
Time for you to make a MOVE!
Your application
Send your application, CV, and cover letter in English no later than June 17th, 2024. We screen continuously, so don’t miss out, send in your application today!
For more information please contact: Morten Mehl Kristiansen, Product Manager: morten.mehlkristensen@toyota-industries.eu
