09 Sep
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JSW Motors
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Mumbai
Role Purpose
Lead the end-to-end development, sourcing, commercialization, and lifecycle management of vehicle accessories to enhance customer experience, generate accessory revenue, and support the overall aftersales business strategy for JSW Motors.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Accessories Development
Develop and execute the accessories roadmap aligned with vehicle programs and customer requirements.
Identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitor accessory offerings.
Conceptualize, evaluate, and launch genuine accessories across vehicle segments.
Work closely with Product Planning, Design, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams for accessory development.
Supplier & Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard accessory suppliers and technology partners.
Negotiate pricing, tooling, development costs, and commercial agreements.
Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
Drive supplier development and localization initiatives.
Project Management
Manage end-to-end accessory development from concept to market launch.
Ensure timely completion of design validation, testing, homologation, and approvals.
Track project timelines, budgets, and risks.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure accessories meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Support validation, durability testing, and field performance monitoring.
Drive corrective actions for quality concerns and warranty issues.
Aftersales Business Growth
Develop accessory packages and revenue enhancement strategies.
Work with dealer networks to improve accessory penetration.
Monitor accessory sales performance and profitability.
Support promotional campaigns and seasonal accessory programs.
Market Intelligence
Benchmark competitor accessories and pricing strategies.
Gather customer feedback and dealer insights.
Recommend new accessory opportunities based on market demand.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accessory catalogs, technical specifications, and cost records.
Prepare business cases and management presentations.
Track KPIs related to accessory sales, profitability, quality, and launch performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial, or related discipline).
Experience
10–15 years of experience in Automotive Accessories Development, Purchasing, Vendor Development, or Aftersales.
Experience with passenger vehicles, EVs, or automotive OEMs preferred.
Proven experience in supplier management and cross-functional project execution.
Skills & Competencies
Accessories Development
Vendor Development & Supplier Management
Project Management
Costing & Commercial Negotiation
Automotive Quality Systems
Market Analysis & Benchmarking
Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
Robust Presentation and Communication Skills
Advanced Excel and Data Analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accessory Revenue Growth
Accessory Penetration Rate
New Accessory Launches
Project On-Time Delivery
Cost Reduction / Localization Achievement
Supplier Quality Performance
Customer Satisfaction Scores
Warranty & Field Failure Reduction
JSW Motors Limited marks JSW Group’s strategic foray into the future of sustainable passenger mobility. Established in 2024, we are committed to redefining transportation through the design and manufacture of next-generation Passenger Vehicles (PV) tailored for the Indian market. Rooted in JSW Group’s legacy of industrial excellence and core values—Commitment, Courage, Agility, Collaboration, and Compassion—JSW Motors is advancing the future of passenger mobility through sustainable electric solutions.
With our upcoming state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, we are building cutting-edge EV capabilities to support India’s transition to clean and intelligent transportation. Driven by technology, engineering precision, and a clear sense of purpose, JSW Motors is committed to redefining how India moves.
📌 Accessories Development Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 JSW Motors
📍 Mumbai