Product Specialist at Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd

About the job

• An opportunity exists in Bosch's Automotive Aftermarket department for  Product Specialist  who will be responsible for the turnover and gross margin and regional business unit. 

Duties include but are not limited to; 

• The Product Specialist is responsible for turnover and gross margin (in country margin and regional business unit gross margin) in agreement with the business unit.
• Responsibility for product positioning / image in the region in agreement with the Business Unit.
• General responsibility for the relevant Automotive Aftermarket business unit in their region (except regions with regional Business Unit) support.
• Coming up with the product strategy based on the appropriate market research
• To track progress, that the necessary resources (especially sales representatives, data manager, technical service, internal sales and customer logistics) within the Automotive Aftermarket regional organization are developed.     
•  Demand Planning (monthly sales planning) as input to Business Analyst            
• Product introduction and end of life planning as input to the Business Unit    
• Supporting quality sales planning (KPI stock quantity) support of regional division manager                                                        
• Transfer of inputs for midterm product planning to the business unit  
•  Develop product specific business, tracking of product specific KPI's and necessary regional resources
• Develop and execute regional launch concepts for new product / product program (e.g. midterm turnover plan, launch activities, sales concept, stock proposals 
• Visit relevant A-customers and fairs regularly; visit 1st buyers and last sellers at least 2 days/month                 

Experience required;

• Above average presentation skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage 
• 3-5 years job experience in the automotive industry, preferably automotive aftermarket

Personal Characteristics; 

• Willingness to travel in Africa
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong personal initiative
• Engage in improving our business processes by contributing ideas
• Communicate proactively and effectively at all levels, both externally and internally.
• High ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team
• Driver’s license and own car

Qualifications

• Completed Matric Certificate
• Bachelor degree or Masters in Economics and/or Engineering with a major in marketing