Job Description

**Please note this is a 12-month contract in a hybrid capacity**

Reporting to the Business Planning Manager, the PSP Product Planner works as part of a dedicated team to ensure that future PSP products (Motorcycle, ATV, and Side by Sides) are developed to meet Canadian market needs and achieve sales and profitability targets with the goal of contributing to increased market share.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze competitive strengths and weaknesses of the current product, including price, features, quality, and customer satisfaction with the product;
• Gather information from Dealers, Customers, etc. to understand our product needs;
• Prepare and present evidence/ facts that support requests to Research & Development;
• Represent Honda Canada and negotiate our needs to American Honda, Honda Motor, R&D, and North American Factories;
• Support Sales, Communications (Adv, PR), Training, Quality Engineering, and Customer Relations activities by ensuring the accuracy of the information that may be published or presented;
• Coordinate new model launch activities by ensuring multiple departments\xe2\x80\x99 activities tie into the Sales Funnel.

Qualifications:

• 3 \xe2\x80\x93 5 years of relevant, progressive business experience with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Post-Secondary education, preferably with a degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering.
• Previous PSP Dealership in Sales or Service is a definite asset.
• Strong leadership and investigative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian motorcycle, ATV and SxS market and industry
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and engineering functions for PSP Products
• Proven background with emphasis on analytical abilities and spotting trends.
• Comfortable presenting proposals to a senior-level audience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple concurrent high-priority projects successfully.
• Adaptability, flexibility and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Ability to work in partnership with the broader team to drive business goals.
• Technically grounded in MS Word applications
• A high level of individual initiative and ability to work with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects and initiatives with a positive impact on results and objectives.
• Willingness to work irregular hours. Some overtime is required.
• Able to travel frequently and at times over weekends.
• French language ability is an asset.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and the ability to drive motorcycles and Marine products.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships and all members of the team.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships within Honda North America as well as all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, establish and maintain good working relationship with Honda North America suppliers, partners, consultants, stakeholders and other network contacts.
• Enjoys team building approach of management and department - shares results.

Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation will take into account the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at or call (905) 888-4331.

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