Product Line Manager, Automotive Replacement

As a Product Manager at Gates Corporation, your role involves strategic input & leadership in the India Automotive Replacement market. This includes cultivating a deep understanding of the market, tracking trends, and identifying key players. You will drive the progress of new product adoption, provide input into the product roadmap, and champion VAVE projects for cost savings. Additionally, you will support operational excellence by contributing to demand planning, resolving service level issues, and managing excess inventory. Your responsibilities also include driving commercial success through field sales training, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading pricing strategies for new product introductions. Key Responsibilities: - Cultivate a deep understanding of the India Automotive Replacement market - Maintain a view of the competitive landscape and drive new product adoption - Provide input into the product roadmap based on market needs - Champion VAVE projects for cost and productivity savings - Contribute to demand planning and resolve service level issues - Drive commercial success through field sales training and pricing strategies Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Marketing - Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in an Automotive Aftermarket environment - Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills - Strategic mindset and strong business acumen - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined - Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Ability to travel up to 30% of the time and work outside regular office hours Gates Corporation is looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to consolidate complex data sets into clear summaries. If you are legally authorized to work in India and possess the required qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.,