Bosch USA
Product Manager - Automotive Batteries
Bosch USA, Villa Park, Illinois, United States, 60181
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
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As
Product Manager - Automotive Batteries
, you are responsible for program management and product development by addressing opportunities, utilizing user experience and time to market stage gate process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned category. You will do so through the following activities:
Proactively manage North American Automotive Battery business through the entire product lifecycle process
Analyze market for growth potential, explore/identify new market requirements and opportunities through user experience, market research, and industry scoping to build a product roadmap
Ensure a competitive, market-relevant product program including battery specific business models including distribution and core process management
Creating business cases and preparing project financials for new product development
Monitoring category KPIs & Profit and Loss to ensure business plan and profitability targets are being met
Responsible for Market coverage, Catalog & GAP analysis
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to launch programs, increase sales.
Work cross functionally with Sales, Trade Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Plants and Quality functions
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND:
Bachelors in Marketing, related business and/or technical degree required
3 - 7 years of experience in a product management role in the automotive aftermarket industry, automotive battery business experience preferred
Practical / hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology a plus
Proficient knowledge of standard software (especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Basic ERP experience, SAP experience a plus.
Proficient oral and written communication in English (Spanish as a second language is a plus)
Ability to condense complex topics in verbal and written communication and presentations
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
Initiative and determination, taking ownership of and accomplishing objectives with a strong drive and energy for results and need to finish
Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset
International experience or exposure is a plus
High Level of Social Competence - Team player, ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams
Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%)
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
https://www.bosch.us/careers/why-bosch/culture-and-benefits/
https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As
Product Manager - Automotive Batteries
, you are responsible for program management and product development by addressing opportunities, utilizing user experience and time to market stage gate process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned category. You will do so through the following activities:
Proactively manage North American Automotive Battery business through the entire product lifecycle process
Analyze market for growth potential, explore/identify new market requirements and opportunities through user experience, market research, and industry scoping to build a product roadmap
Ensure a competitive, market-relevant product program including battery specific business models including distribution and core process management
Creating business cases and preparing project financials for new product development
Monitoring category KPIs & Profit and Loss to ensure business plan and profitability targets are being met
Responsible for Market coverage, Catalog & GAP analysis
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to launch programs, increase sales.
Work cross functionally with Sales, Trade Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Plants and Quality functions
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND:
Bachelors in Marketing, related business and/or technical degree required
3 - 7 years of experience in a product management role in the automotive aftermarket industry, automotive battery business experience preferred
Practical / hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology a plus
Proficient knowledge of standard software (especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Basic ERP experience, SAP experience a plus.
Proficient oral and written communication in English (Spanish as a second language is a plus)
Ability to condense complex topics in verbal and written communication and presentations
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
Initiative and determination, taking ownership of and accomplishing objectives with a strong drive and energy for results and need to finish
Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset
International experience or exposure is a plus
High Level of Social Competence - Team player, ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams
Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%)
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
https://www.bosch.us/careers/why-bosch/culture-and-benefits/
https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.