Automotive Product Manager (Mobile, AL)

  • Job Details

  • Job Status: Open
  • Posted On: October 8, 2024
  • Job Category: Engineering, Marketing
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Location: Mobile. AL
  • Desired Experience: 5+ years
  • Desired Education: Bachelors
  • Compensation:
  • Travel: 15%
  • Relocation: Yes

Gateway Sourcing is assisting in a search for an Automotive Product Manager.  This is a 40 year old global company with a continued track record of growth.  They invest heavily in their IT, operations and manufacturing systems to be the best possible partner to their client companies.

This position is responsible for developing the overall strategy and direction for the product line(s) assigned that will maximize sales and profit for the company.  Key to this strategy is a keen understanding of the market through industry research, competitive benchmarking, technology advancements and customer needs.  The position requires lead by example as you are the champion of key product lines and aftermarket opportunities.

 

Job Duties

  • Develop and execute the overall strategy for the product line(s) assigned that deliver results that outpace the market.
  • Responsible for providing periodic reviews of company’s competitive position in the market and recommendations to achieve the Business Unit goals.
  • Develop product roadmaps and individual product strategies to navigate the new aftermarket technologies introduced by OEM. Providing key insights to timing of aftermarket impacts through industry research and market research from key data suppliers and partners.
  • Using the collective competitive and market/industry intelligence; compile an active list of potential new products and part numbers within the Business Unit to maximize segment growth and profitability. Use the list of potential new part numbers to ensure best in class availability.
  • Using the New Product Launch Process; determine the feasibility of potential new part numbers or products in the context of the market demand, pricing and competitive offerings to maximize revenue growth and profitability as well as drive sourcing/procuring of samples for R&D.
  • In collaboration with the Engineering, Sales and Category Management, use company and industry and market data to determine product lifecycle stages to properly manage the product from introduction through end of life.
  • Work closely with engineering to deliver high quality differentiated products to the market that position company in a favourable position vs. the competition.
  • Maintain competitive part number interchanges for consistency and accuracy.
  • Interact with sales teams, category management, pricing team, engineering team, content team, technical service and customer service to gather and distribute information.
  • Collaborate with commercial team to develop profitable business cases for customer opportunities and drive the strategy to win new business.
  • Demonstrates clear thinking regarding forecast drivers, forecast business impacts, and drives to accurate forecasts.
  • Participate in data maintenance activities in support of the company’s ERP system.
  • Support Marketing Managers with key messaging to our end consumers, buyers, and commercial teams.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in tradeshows updating customer data information for customer service purposes, product knowledge support function.
  • Promote a positive working environment to achieve the organization’s goals.
  • Exceptional ability to ascertain client requirements, and propose workable solutions based on existing and emergent technologies.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree with a strong emphasis toward Technical/Marketing/Business Disciplines.
  • 5+ years of experience in OE or Automotive Aftermarket goods or product management for consumer goods
  • Experience working with B2B buyers and B2B management
  • Strong overall computer skills Web, Email, FTP, MS Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail
  • Deep understanding of automotive aftermarket fundamentals, customers, and key relevant insights (needs, attitudes and values, habits and practices)
  • P&L review and budget creation
  • Must be US Citizen or green card holder

 

Preferred Experience and Talents:

  • Ability to read engineering blueprints/drawing
  • Ability to read BOM exposure to Materials department and Materials functions within a manufacturing environment.
  • Bi-lingual language: English & Spanish
  • Experience in a project or team leadership role with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
  • Process driven; proven track record of leading projects involving a high level of complexity
  • Strong analytical skills; make educated decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
  • Problem solver; capable of finding creative solutions and ingenuity to overcome obstacles
  • Desire to expand personal competencies and capabilities through education and organizational development

Location:  Mobile, AL (on site role, not remote)  Relocation package may be available

Travel:  15% travel (factory visits, trade shows, commercial team support)

Compensation:  This is a permanent position and compensation will be commensurate with experience.  This company also offers bonus opportunity, full medical, vision and dental benefits along with a 401k matching program

If you are qualified and interested, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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