Segment Product Manager - Aftermarket - Poway, Calif. USA

Company: thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc
Location: Poway
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Your ResponsibilitiesSummary:The Segment Product Manager is responsible for product planning throughout the product lifecycle, driving the revenues in-line with growth expectations for the product segment. This position will continuously manage the product's position in the market, in terms of retail price and value perception. The Segment Product Manager will work closely with product development, sales and marketing teams to ensure they have adequate support and information to make informed decisions in line with the company goals for revenue and customer satisfaction.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Defines the product application and technology mix required to continually meet market and revenue needs* Manages the product segment through evaluation of competitors, vehicles in operation, and distribution channels* Delivers detailed reporting by segment and product family identifying areas of strength or weakness and the actions required as a result to improve sales volumes, revenues and margins. * Identify requirements for current and future products through detailed market analysis.* Report on what went right and wrong. Analysis at granular and macro level by material, segment, and customer versus budget/forecast. This is to be completed the first week of each month.* Create go-to-market plans for new products* Establish strategic partner relationships for product* Be an expert with respect to our product range in comparison with the competition and vehicles in the market.* Provide in-depth market/industry analysis* Monitors demand, forecast, and inventory levels* Provides quarterly forecasting data to materials management group.* Works directly with sales team to follow up on feedback received from customers.* Participates in Sales & Operations Planning process.* Ensures robust product content and catalog data is created and maintained. * Works closely with marketing to see that required content is generated and distributed.* Partners with catalog data providers to ensure accuracy and distribution.* Drives the development process for right product in each category as defined through market research.* Provides secondary sales and technical service support via phone and e-mail. Assists in maintaining CRM database for required support.Your ProfileQualifications & Experience:* 5 - 7 years of product management experience.* Automotive industry knowledge is a must; with good technical understanding.* ACES and PIES experience required; must be extremely proficient at developing catalog data* Ability to function in a fast-paced team-oriented environment; apply critical thinking principles and remain flexible.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy with strong organizational skills* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)* Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).* SAP experience preferred.* Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.This is us - your new employerAt thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of ---43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world - but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that's right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.ContactPLEASE APPLY ONLINE or e-mail - Terry.C.Quinn@thyssenkrupp.com513-881-7600 Ext. 1221 OR 513-883-5165 Mobile

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