Inside the Role

Join the Medium Duty & Vocational Segment Strategy team to set DTNA’s direction to dominate the medium duty and vocational market! This team is DTNA’s primary group to collect and communicate the voice of the customer to the organization. As a member of this team, you will have responsibility of becoming an expert in your assigned segment and set the strategy to grow market share and unit sales. To accomplish this you will be required to directly interact with customers, dealers, internal sales, product marketing, pricing, and marketing communications to implement your strategy within each assigned segment.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Develop strategy for market share and unit sale growth for assigned segments (Vocational Tractors, Right-Hand Drive)
• Define customer journey map for each segment
• Team go-to for Powertrain related topics
• Plan and facilitate MD & Vocational End-User Customer Council
• Complete and maintain SWOT for competitors for assigned segment(s)
• Collaborate with Segment Strategy Manager in identifying product, price positioning, marketing, communication, and/or training needs to achieve growth strategy/targets
• Work with customers, dealers, Sales, Marketing, CAE, Service, Quality, Engineering and other teams to collect and evaluate requests for new projects intended for US, Canadian and International markets.
• Create project justification, volume assumptions, pricing strategy, business case, project scope, and competitor overview.
• Have a proven ability to analyze and interpret data, discover opportunities for further investigation and develop proposed solutions to business challenges.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• BS/BA and  5-7 years of relevant experience is required
• Travel up to 30% required 
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple high priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to make sound project decisions with minimal guidance
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
• Ability to clearly communicate with management and senior management
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Positive attitude
• Critical thinking skills
• An attached resume is required

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• A degree focus in Engineering or Marketing is preferred
• High efficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Experience in communicating with customers

 

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.