Product Specialist (Automotive Domain)
Location Gurugram - Haryana, IndiaFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
Performing the function of the Local Specialist for the product portfolio (competition, trends, user needs, local key accounts and developing possible strategic options)
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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)
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Responsible for the local budget Sales and Consolidated Gross Margin (Conso GM II)
for the portfolio
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Understanding local market needs; identifying opportunities; providing input for global product management (PM) (to adjust portfolio, performance and cost of product portfolio)
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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.
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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
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Contribute to the determination of local product prices (e.g. gross price or standard net price in collaboration with the price manager) to optimize portfolio growth and profitability.