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Strategic Positioning Document

Jonathan
Montel

Product & Marketing Manager

Driving complex product strategies across European markets.

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Executive Summary

14 Years Experience

With 14 years shaping complex product portfolios at Nissan Europe, I bring a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to product and marketing leadership. My work spans flagship programme launches, profitability management, and B2B aftersales strategy across European markets. I'm now applying that expertise to industries where precision, long product cycles, and technical rigour define success.

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Key Achievements

Qashqai — Nissan Europe

European Flagship Launch

40+
Countries
100+
Journalists at press event
#1
Segment position

Led cross-functional coordination across engineering, sales, marketing and communications teams for the European launch of the Qashqai — Nissan's flagship model. Served as spokesperson at the international press event.

European Performance Reporting

Profitability & Performance

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Regional Business Units
40+
Countries covered
#1
Nissan model in Europe

Designed and implemented a European model performance reporting framework. Recommended pricing, grading, and mix strategies — embedding data-driven decision-making at the heart of the commercial operation.

Parts Portfolio & Circular Economy

Aftersales B2B Portfolio

1M+
Part references managed
×2
Remanufactured parts range

Managed a second-line parts portfolio, led a 4-person team, and spearheaded the relaunch of the circular economy (remanufactured parts) programme across 40+ countries.

Qashqai Lifecycle — 4 Years

Product Lifecycle Management

4
Major model events on time
40+
Countries, on-spec & on-schedule

Led all lifecycle events — model years, powertrain introductions, special editions, and new generation milestones — maintaining commercial momentum and consistent pan-European positioning.

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What I Bring

Go-to-Market Execution at Scale

Designing and delivering launches across 40+ countries — from strategy to press — keeping complex organisations aligned and on schedule.

Long-Cycle Product Strategy

Managing full product life — launch, lifecycle events, and phase-out — with the rigour and stakeholder management long cycles demand.

Data-Driven Commercial Decisions

Turning market data into pricing, mix, and profitability recommendations; building systems that make KPIs actionable.

B2B Portfolio Development

Growing complex portfolios across markets: benchmarking, supplier coordination, range expansion, and channel marketing.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Operating across engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and comms in matrix organisations where influence beats authority.

Executive Communication

Spokesperson at international press events; clear, credible narratives for technical products and senior stakeholders.

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Core Competencies

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Product Strategy

Roadmap ownership, portfolio architecture, market positioning

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Marketing

Go-to-market planning, campaign management, B2B & B2C

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Data & Reporting

KPI frameworks, performance dashboards, margin analysis

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Leadership & Management

Cross-functional programme leadership, stakeholder alignment, management of a 4-person team.

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Communication

Technical briefing, executive presentations, press event speaker

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Languages

French (Native), English (Native)

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Experience

  1. Feb 2023 — Present

    Qashqai Product Manager

    Nissan Europe· Montigny-le-Bretonneux

    • Acted as the operational driver for Qashqai profitability across Regional Business Units.
    • Designed and implemented European model performance reporting, enabling data-driven decisions.
    • Recommended optimal gradings, mix strategies, and pricing with country product managers.
    • Coordinated multiple European model launches, ensuring seamless execution across markets.
    • Defined content and messaging for the European product marketing platform.
    • Served as speaker at international product launch press events, presenting product evolution and improvements.
    • Led development of lifecycle events (minor changes, special editions, product milestones) across cross-functional teams.
  2. 2019 — 2023

    Aftersales Product Manager

    Nissan Europe· Montigny-le-Bretonneux

    • Managed and developed the second-line parts portfolio within Aftersales Business Development & Marketing.
    • Supervised daily operations of a 4-member team.
    • Supported RBUs in global and local launches (seasonal campaigns, dealer kits).
    • Designed and deployed marketing and communication assets (brochures, posters, videos).
    • Expanded the product range by identifying new applications and opportunities.
    • Conducted competitive benchmarking to strengthen positioning and find growth areas.
  3. 2011 — 2019

    Product Specialist — Mechanical Parts & Maintenance/Loyalty

    Nissan Europe· Montigny-le-Bretonneux

    • Set strategic direction to increase customer loyalty and drive business growth.
    • Managed aftersales mechanical repair operations; developed deep expertise in parts lifecycle and technical product management.
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Education

2007 — 2010

Master in International Business

ISEG Paris IV

2004 — 2007

Bachelor's degree in Communication

ISEG Paris IV

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What I'm Looking For

After 14 years building product and marketing strategy for one of the world's most demanding industries, I'm looking for my next challenge in a complex, technically rigorous environment — where long product cycles, multi-market operations, and disciplined go-to-market execution matter. Industry is secondary to ambition, culture, and impact.

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Get in Touch

Open to senior product and marketing roles where complexity is the norm.