Tembo is all about cooperation and working at Tembo is an unprecedented experience. We have a continuously growing team of highly skilled and ambitious professionals. To keep up to date with all the latest developments, we invest in our people, and our employees are entitled to undertake further training, both internally & externally, improve their skills.
Working at Tembo means working for a fast-growing, dynamic, internationally orientated, and high-tech company with a clear goal of working towards the electrification of light commercial vehicles that are used in many environments, from the harsh mining sector right through to agriculture, safaris, policing, and many other segments. Tembo’s mission is one that has a valuable impact on future generations.
We are looking for an Automotive Product Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our automotive product lines, ensuring compliance, profitability, and market competitiveness.
What will you do as our Automotive Product Director?
You will be reporting to the CEO of Tembo and will work with the rest of the Tembo management team, providing leadership, innovation, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality automotive products.
Duties and Responsibilities | What you will be doing for this role?
- Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies to align with market demands, regulatory requirements, and company objectives.
- Ensure that all automotive products meet industry standards and regulations, leveraging your expertise in technical compliance.
- Drive profitability through effective pricing strategies, cost management, and identifying revenue growth opportunities.
- Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics, conducting market research to identify opportunities and threats.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, quality control, and marketing.
- Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, collaborating with R&D teams to introduce innovative technologically advance automotive products.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, ensuring that our products meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining product quality.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective marketing campaigns and sales strategies to promote automotive products.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product development, compliance, and market competition.
- Represent the company in governmental tender activities and regulatory discussions related to automotive products
Qualifications and Skills | What we are seeking?
- Degree in automotive field.
- Proven track record in a senior management role.
- In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, automotive technologies including technical compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in driving business growth and profitability.
- Ability to analyse market trends and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Should you be interested, we would be delighted to receive your application and send your submission to hr@temboelv.com
About Tembo:
Tembo e-LV is a pioneering electric vehicle conversion company that designs, builds and ruggedises electric offroad vehicles with a focus on mining, infrastructure, and government services. The conversion kit is designed and manufactured to function in the harshest offroad environments. Packed with the latest technology and software Tembo are at the forefront of EV conversions and supplies directly to our partner community around the world.
Tembo is a subsidiary of VivoPower, which means that aside from electrified vehicles, VivoPower offers complete sustainable energy solutions (SES) including solar systems, battery technology, and microgrids, along with critical power systems.
