Global Senior Category Manager
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Lead Category Manager, Braking Systems
ZF Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vernon Hills • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $113,100 - $141,400 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- In conjunction with the Sales Team, conduct market studies and create business plans for project/future programs and products to meet customer and market requirements.
- Propose and agree on sales rates, decisions, and actions, measuring performance, set goals and metrics.
- Maintain, revise, and expand current product offerings and consistently introduce new, related products or product lines, with preparation of service readiness for new product introduction into the marketplace.
- Develop and propose product line service readiness projects with proposed and designated budgets.
- Lead project managers and sales teams in developing sales and marketing strategies and appraise the results of each sales program against objectives.
- Regulate the sales force of new products, applications, and updates by creating marketing material to introduce those into the marketplace.
- Within budget limitations, ensure the development and availability of bulletins, flyers, promotions, catalogs, price sheets, etc., in order to increase the program’s overall performance and profitability.
- Annual product line review development illustrating current position in market, strategy by product line, and a clear roadmap for the future.
- Ensure effective control and achievement of the Product Management budget and ensure corrective actions are enacted when necessary.
- Coordinate and ensure the tracking, recording, and implementation of all product-related revisions in cooperation with the affected departments and vendors.
- Lead and develop a team of direct reports.
Requirements
- BS in Marketing or similar major (MBA preferred)
- 8–10 years’ experience managing multiple product lines and people
- Computer proficiency: MS Office required; SAP with expertise in MS Excel
- Experience with braking and braking systems is a huge plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work within tight deadlines.
Benefits
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product managementmarket studiesbusiness planningsales strategy developmentbudget managementproject managementperformance measurementservice readinessmarketing material creationproduct line review
Soft skills
leadershipteam developmentcommunicationorganizational skillstime management
Certifications
BS in MarketingMBA
