Bosch Holdings is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting, engineering, construction and operations management group, which incorporates a unique offering of skills development and project finance. Through four South African based operating
companies and international offices in Africa and South America, we deliver world class, innovative solutions globally....
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Product introduction and end of life planning as input to the business unit
Supporting quality sales planning for the region in coordination with regional sales managers
Transfer of inputs for product planning (development) to the business unit
Deep understanding of the relevant market, customers incl. end-users and competitors for the relevant products
Implementation of the regional marketing plan and successful implementation and tracking of all planned measures
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/long term turnover plan, launch activities, sales concept, stocking proposals)
Monitoring of competitive product activities and develop USP for the products
Define regional product positioning / tactical pricing (invoice and list price) by distribution channel in line with price harmonization in other regions (Bosch legal entities) and AA/BU guidelines
Development and continuous update of a pricing database with focus of profitability, Competitive edge, and actions by competitors
Consideration of turnover and gross margin targets (incl. part number reduction) in conjunction with the business unit
Development of channel-specific marketing and input to sales strategies in agreement with the BU and sales organisation
Visit relevant A-customers and fairs regularly
Drive customer acquisition projects (CAP) and support Sales to achieve them
Coordination of marketing-budget
Responsibility of advertising material (order and usage) in collaboration with communication specialist
Support fairs and customer events
Support LOP in Demand Planning (Parts availability and Sales forecast) and liquidation of excessive and not moving parts
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Matric
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related studies (degree would be an added advantage)
EXPERIENCE:
Technical knowledge in Diesel fuel injection systems and parts
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