Regional Segment Manager - Product Management - Auto

Discipline - Marketing

Subsector - Brand / Product Management

Location - Bangalore

About our Client - Our client is one of the leading players in the Automotive Refinish industry with a strong presence across the globe. They are widely regarded as an employer of choice and are known for their innovative products and brands. They have a significant presence in the India market, and are currently looking to recruit a Regional Segment Manager (Product Management) for their Automotive refinish business in Asia and Middle East based out of Bangalore.

Job Description - Reporting to Global segment Manager based out of Europe, you will develop and implement the regional segment plan for Premium & Commercial Vehicle Business in Asia and Middle East region with the following objectives:

- Develop & Implement regional premium & commercial vehicle segment plan respecting overall segment strategy while maximizing results within the region aligned with sales

- Market and competitive analysis using local market intelligence

- Define brand plan including:

- product assortment, new product development, price positioning and target ex-works price

- Ensure proper resources to reach segment business goals and needs

- Understanding market performance of products and repair system – Car Refinishes and competitors, including competitive benchmarking and complaint analysis

- Understanding assortment profitability and profit improvement opportunities

- Work closely with the Communications, colors, brand activation and sales support team to implement the Segment projects

- Develop relevant products portfolio strategy by understanding customer needs, market dynamics and competitor landscape

- Develop elaborate product profile & business cases for new product introduction and launch plan aligned with communications.

The Successful Candidate - You will have:

- University degree - Marketing/Business and/or Chemistry related. MBA is a plus.

- 9+ years of experience in product management function (in Vehicle Refinish) with proven success in position of increasing responsibility.

- Vehicle Refinish experience or managing product portfolio for a B2B business is a plus.

- Open to travel across the globe

- Able to work in a matrix organization & international environment

- Excellent organizational and project management skills.

- Past experience in leading &working in cross functional teams

What's on Offer - In addition to an attractive salary, you will have the ability to manage the business in APAC and Middle east region for the company, and liaise extensively with international stakeholders.

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