Job Description

As Product Manager - Automotive Filtration , Automotive Aftermarket you are responsible for program management and product development by addressing opportunities, utilizing user experience knowledge and following a stage gate release process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned products. You will do so through the following activities:

• Proactively manage products 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
• Release new relevant parts across Bosch's manufacturing base to ensure a competitive, market-relevant product program
• 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+ years of experience in a product management role in the automotive aftermarket industry, experience in filtration or comparable fast moving trade goods preferred
• Practical / hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology a plus
• Proficient knowledge of standard software (especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Basic SAP knowledge, MS Project
• Proficient oral and written communication in English
• 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 collaboration experience 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%)

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

Additional Information

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 – $95,000 . Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.