• Sr. Product Manager - Braking

    BoschVilla Park, IL 60181

    Job #2654377321

  • Company Description

    Note: The job position offers a hybrid work schedule, with 60% remote work and 40% onsite work, providing the flexibility to work from both home and office environments

    At Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Automotive Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services.

    As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together.

    Join us at Bosch Automotive Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility!

    Job Description

    As a Senior Product Manager - Braking, you will help identify new growth opportunities in existing and new business channels by understanding the competitive market and individual customer go to market business strategy and merchandising models.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO:

    • Define and execute go-to-market strategies as the product market expert within the team to deliver growth targets and key objectives. Analyze channels, customers, and competitors for use in the formulation of business strategy and value proposition. Understand and become the expert of the market and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities

    • Model strategic opportunities in P&L scenarios for customer growth opportunities, existing businesses and product launches to target profitability. Align with key stakeholders to gain consensus. Present analysis and recommendations to Sr. Management for alignment

    • Lead cross functional teams to successfully launch new customers and products, working closely with Sales, Controlling, Demand planning, Communications, and Category Management ensuring timelines are met and within budget

    • Develop channel pricing strategies and define market competitive pricing for programs, including price positioning for good/better/best that reaches target profitability and margin requirements. Regularly review and maintain pricing for competitiveness while achieving target profitability

    • Plan and execute demand generation program including pull through activities in targeted customer channels to achieve growth targets

    • Present in collaboration with sales and develop customer presentations through expert knowledge of product, branding, and portfolio positioning

    • Support Trade Marketing in the development and execution of promotions, marketing materials, and product specific sales growth campaigns

    Qualifications

    EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND:

    • Bachelor's Degree required

    • 3-5 years of experience in a product marketing role, preferably in the automotive aftermarket industry

    • Strong financial acumen

    • Proven ability to define, develop, and communicate/execute strategic marketing plans

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    • Entrepreneurial mindset and drive, results orientation

    • Ability to work with and lead diverse groups to task completion

    • Proficient knowledge Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

    Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

    Additional Information

    Comprehensive Benefit Offering - All benefits are effective DAY 1!

    Medical, Dental & Vision

    Life and Supplement Life

    Long and Short Term Disability

    Paid Time Off & Holidays

    401K - with generous company match

    In addition to 401K, additional retirement benefit 100% company paid

    Annual bonuses

    Tuition Assistance

    Paid Volunteer Time

    Associate Discounts on Bosch products like home appliances, power-tools, thermal products like tank-less water heaters and more

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    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.