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FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.
YOUR TASKSProduct Specialist IAM VI (Local) HB2105
Goal of the position
Performing the function of the Local Specialist for the product portfolio (competition, trends,
user needs, local key accounts and developing possible strategic options)
Acting in accordance with the HELLA values
Tasks / Area of responsibility
A product specialist
1 Performing the function of the Local Specialist for the product portfolio (competition,
trends, user needs, local key accounts and developing possible strategic options)
2 Support of key account (KA)/sales teams in the "push" development of the portfolio (incl.
preparation of stock proposals and customer offers, participation in customer presentations
as "expert" for the assortment)
3 Responsible for the local budget Sales and Consolidated Gross Margin (Conso GM II) for the
portfolio
4 Understanding local market needs; identifying opportunities; providing input
for global product management (PM) (to adjust portfolio, performance and cost of product
portfolio)
5 Planning and preparing the introduction of globally developed products on site; developing and
launching local products (only in consultation with global PM) [if required]; ensuring compliance
with product and packaging regulations, costs, quality standards, and project schedules.
6 Conducting training for internal (sales team) and external (e.g. WDs, workshops)
customers (in cooperation with the local/central training department); acting as the customer's
primary contact for the product (technical); attending exhibitions
7 Determine local product prices (for example, gross price or standard net price in
collaboration with the price manager) to optimize portfolio growth and profitability.
8 Analysis of portfolio performance (e.g. Sales/Conso GM II) and assortment
optimization; promotion of corrective measures (in cooperation with Sales & Marketing) if
an unsatisfactory sales/profitability development is determined; execution of deletions of "less
sold / not profitable" products with low chances of sustainable market success (in coordination
with global PM)
9 Supporting sales planning (incl. budgeting process & forecasting), inventory/OFCF management
10 Supporting quality management (especially in case of major problems or product/package
deviations from the agreed specification; understanding local legal, environmental and safety
requirements) as well as supporting and defining product marketing strategies (in
cooperation with the marketing department; including support in preparing and translating local
materials); coordinating all local activities relevant to the product group.
B Leadership
1 Functional lead of the employees in the competence responsibility
Your Qualificationsuniversity degree More than 5 up to 6 years relevant experience
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req14679.
Noel Vargas