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Romain Hauterat

Romain Hauterat

Brand Project Manager
Frankfurt Am Main

Summary

Passionate and experienced product manager with a proven history in the automotive industry. Strong knowledge in pricing strategy, product definition, go to market strategy and looking to expend this skill set in the sector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Brand Project Manager

Opel Automobile GmbH
04.2018 - Current
  • Lead product development of new Grandland ensuring positioning, volume and profitability targets are met (120.000 veh / year, 5.5 billions € revenue)


  • Scope of responsibilities: product definition and positioning, go to market strategy, launch execution, P&L


Achievements: 2024 Golden Steering award

Product and pricing manager

Opel Automobile GmbH
10.2014 - 04.2018
  • Lead life cycle management of Meriva and launch of Crossland


  • Scope of responsibilities: Product lifecycle management, go-to market strategy, pricing strategy, launch execution, P&L


Achievements: 120.000 units/year, >5% segment share, #7 in SUV B segment in Europe, 2.2 billions € revenue

Product manager

Kia Motors Europe
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for life cycle management of Cee'd, Carens and Picanto


  • Scope of responsibilities: product offer definition, life cycle management, launch coordination


Achievements: creation of Procee'd GT 1st Edition, 180.000 vehicles / year, 2.5 billions € revenue, +15% volume increase for cee'd in 2013 with a record segment share (4.7%)

Pricing specialist

Kia Motors Europe
03.2010 - 03.2012
  • Develop and implement the new Picanto and the new cee'd pricing strategy
  • Creation and implementation of new pricing process
  • 2 months mission in HQ in Seoul

Pricing Coordinator- VIE

Renault Group
01.2008 - 03.2010

Education

Master of science - management

KEDGE Business school
08.2003 - 05.2007

Baccalauréat - undefined

Lycée Vauvenargues
08.1998 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Develop go-to-market strategies aligned with company financial objectives
  • Cross-functional project management with a brand focus
  • Product definition
  • Strategic management of product lifecycle to optimize sales and margins
  • Market-driven pricing strategies
  • Product launch coordination
  • Effective communication with journalists

Interests

Passion for cars
Cooking
Travels

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/23/84
  • Nationality: French

Driving License - Type

B

Timeline

Brand Project Manager

Opel Automobile GmbH
04.2018 - Current

Product and pricing manager

Opel Automobile GmbH
10.2014 - 04.2018

Product manager

Kia Motors Europe
03.2012 - 10.2014

Pricing specialist

Kia Motors Europe
03.2010 - 03.2012

Pricing Coordinator- VIE

Renault Group
01.2008 - 03.2010

Master of science - management

KEDGE Business school
08.2003 - 05.2007

Baccalauréat - undefined

Lycée Vauvenargues
08.1998 - 05.2001
Romain HauteratBrand Project Manager