Sharon Portnoy
Sharon Portnoy

Strategic Product & Marketing Manager

Open to offers · Member since 18 Oct 2026
Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a strategic Product and Marketing Manager with more than 20 years of B2B and B2C experience across automotive, manufacturing, and cargo transportation.

I specialize in go-to-market strategy, product lifecycle management, pricing, revenue growth, brand positioning, and new product development. I build practical marketing strategies that connect customer needs, commercial goals, and product value.

Throughout my career, I have launched and relaunched products, developed product marketing capabilities, and delivered measurable sales growth in international markets. My work includes driving a 10% sales increase through a new product launch in the Nordics and Baltics and a 12% increase in sales volume through a strategic brand relaunch.

I work closely with Sales, R&D, Category, and commercial teams to improve GTM effectiveness, strengthen competitive positioning, and enable successful market execution. I am experienced in Voice of Customer alignment, commercial training, trade marketing, and business development.

My automotive background includes product, brand, and after-sales leadership roles with Ram Trucks, Fiat Professional, Opel, Ford, Chevrolet, Saab, and General Motors. I bring a commercially focused, cross-functional leadership style to complex product and marketing environments.

Skills

13 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Product & Trade Marketing Manager Bolton Adhesives B.V.

I lead product marketing for multiple product groups across diverse channels and international markets.

I launched a new product line in the Nordics and Baltics, contributing to 10% sales growth. I partner with Sales, R&D, and Category teams to support business development and optimize go-to-market effectiveness.

Product Marketing Manager Cargo Control Company (C3)

I spearheaded the strategic relaunch of IsoLok in 2022, resulting in a 12% increase in sales volume and brand engagement.

I owned go-to-market activities, marketing strategy, Voice of Customer alignment, and commercial training. I also established the product marketing function and built competitive analysis capabilities.

Product Manager Ram Trucks & Fiat Professional

I supported 15% growth and helped establish the Ram Truck brand as a market leader in its segment.

I managed competitive landscape analysis, pricing strategy, new product launches, and the full product lifecycle.

Product Marketing Manager Opel

I directed launches of new vehicle models across B2C and B2B segments, managing product planning and market positioning.

I led cross-functional teams to maintain alignment between sales and marketing activities.

After Sales Manager Ford

I managed warranty and service network operations for Ford.

I streamlined claims processes, controlled operational costs, and ensured compliance across after-sales activities.

Brand Management General Motors (UMI)

I managed brand strategies for Chevrolet and Saab, covering premium and volume market segments.

My responsibilities focused on market positioning and lifecycle management.

Education

Learning history

Ono Academic College

M.B.A., Business and Marketing

Academic College TLV

B.A., Political Science

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