Product Specialist - Diagnostic Hardware, Software and Services (Automotive)

  • Denham
  • Bosch Group
Job Description The Product Specialist (PS) for the UK and Ireland customizes the global product portfolio for the local market requirements. They are the technical expert in customer discussions and convey future product requirements back to the product managers of the global business unit. The product manager of the business unit and product specialists in the countries form the knee joint between the go to market and go to source sides of the organization. The PS is the expert for their specific products in the UK and Ireland from the technical and commercial perspectives and drives product related activities. They are responsible for product specific turnover, gross margin, product positioning and image in the UK and Ireland in agreement with the business unit. Main Responsibilities: Development and implementation of the product strategy in conjunction with the business unit. Define positioning of product line (specification and pricing) by distribution channel. The expert in market intelligence for their products (competitors, pricing, service, coverage, features and benefits etc.) Management of growth projects and launch activities for new products within their product portfolio. Creation of the marketing plan for their products and subsequent delivery of the plan. Internal product training for the channel marketing and sales teams. Product expert at events and exhibitions Qualifications Personality: High customer and result orientation Self-motivation and resilience High degree of initiative Entrepreneurial mindset Organized, pragmatic and at ease in project management Strong communication & presentations skills and the ability to collaborate and influence effectively in a matrix organization Readiness to travel Experience and Knowledge: Several years of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket: good understanding of the distribution channels plus the behaviour and priorities of independent workshops, Demonstrable success in managing a product portfolio (ideally with diagnostic hardware, software and services), Well experienced in both MS Office and SAP systems. Strong analytical skills to analyse data to develop actions plans and or recommendations. Languages:   Proficient in English (written and spoken) – German is a plus Additional Information On offer is a competitive salary and pension contributions. With a great package of benefits including annual bonus, a health cash plan, life assurance and other discounted benefits. We will also provide opportunities for personal and professional development. Within our Internal Job Banding this role is a Band 9 Position.