What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Marketing And Product Management position at MANN+HUMMEL?
Job Description
Main Tasks
Product Management
Education:
Main Tasks
Product Management
- Own the regional product portfolio strategy, including lifecycle planning and market coverage.
- Lead New Product Introductions (NPI) and ensure cataloging excellence for North American applications.
- Collaborate with R&D and operations to define product features and value propositions.
- Develop and implement regional brand positioning and communication strategies.
- Manage packaging, promotions, and digital presence tailored to North American customers.
- Drive trade marketing initiatives across retail, wholesale distributors, and eCommerce.
- Define and execute regional pricing strategies, including discount structures and competitive benchmarking.
- Monitor pricing performance and support sales teams with pricing analytics.
- Lead market intelligence efforts to identify customer needs, competitive trends, and growth opportunities.
- Integrate insights into product development, marketing campaigns, and strategic planning.
- Partner with regional sales, operations, and global teams to ensure cohesive execution.
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
Education:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in product management and marketing, preferably in the automotive aftermarket or technical industries.
- Automotive Aftermarket experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading through influence.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
- Fluent in English; Spanish or French is a plus.
- Willingness to travel across North America.
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Customer-focused innovation
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Adaptability in a dynamic, matrixed environment