Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center – Cadillac Tower, in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

The Role:

This position will be responsible for Accessories Cross Brand Strategy development and execution and will work on improving Operational Efficiencies across the Accessories team.

In this role, the individual will assist in developing the annual Business Plan, collaborate cross-functionally to create and launch new processes, work on vehicle personalization product innovation and support the flawless operations of the Accessories team.  Familiarity with the aftermarket accessories industry, product development processes, engineering, purchasing, marketing, and sales is preferred.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Cross Brand Strategy:

Develop Cross Brand Strategies with customer-first mindset and gain key stakeholder alignmentSupport Accessory Innovation by gathering and analyzing available research data and develop actionable customer insightsLead Innovation Idea generation workshops, consolidate inputs from brainstorming sessions and help determining shortlisted ideas for executionAnalyze vehicle accessory gaps, industry trends and well-known aftermarket brands to identify potential new productsDevelop Competitive Overviews for specific Accessory sub-segments and share findings cross functionallySupport Annual Business Plan process by collaborating with Sales, eCommerce, Accessories Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering and Brand Marketing.Organize pre-PFI workshops to understand customer needs in vehicle personalizationMonitor Accessory Financial Metric status and gather Cross Brand profitability insights by working with the Accessory Product ManagersSupport developing profitability improvement ideas

Operations:

Help identifying operational frictions and establishing new processes to improve efficiencySupport developing and launching new Accessory Forecasting ProcessUnderstand and document Accessory Processes and Job ProceduresDocument and communicate Accessory Wins and HeadwindsSupport analyzing IT system requirements prioritization for AccessoriesHelp understanding Global Markets’ Accessory needs and provide support as neededWork on Special Projects

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum 5+ years of experience in Research Marketing, Product Marketing, Engineering and/or SalesKeen awareness and interest of customer needs and wants for personalizationUnderstanding of competitor’s products, strengths, weaknesses and latest industry and customer trendsAbility to balance customer, brand, competitor, market trends, government regulations, organizational resources/capability, and business case inputs to make informed recommendationsAbility to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles – written and oralAbility to concisely frame issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to leadershipAbility to represent team as an informed, confident, and active participant in cross-functional forumsAbility to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments on time and with attention to detailFlexibility & capability to work “global hours”

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferredStrong MS Office skillsWork experience in Product Development, Research, Program Management or MarketingFamiliarity with GM product and marketing systems and databases: PPC, CR/DN, VCPS, Global Information Center, Competitive Product Database, Asset Central, Global Connect

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