OEM Manager, Automotive
About The Position
The Regional OEM Manager develops, plans and executes the regional OEM strategy for the business segments and the PL. The Regional OEM Manager provides guidance to the industry with regard to OEM specification-setting based on his/her deep understanding of technical issues defined by Evonik’s technologies, products and spheres of knowledge. He/she establishes contacts to OEMs, builds long-term relationships and enlists OEM influence on the industry to adopt resource efficient solutions that benefit OA. He/She is responsible for identifying and communicating opportunities for new or expanded business as well as potential threats to OA business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in technical, marketing, account management, or OEM roles in the lubricants or automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of OEM value chains, drivers, and needs.
- Exceptional technical knowledge and strong interest in engineering topics.
- Excellent communication, networking skills, and proven ability to build trust with key OEM stakeholders.
- Proficiency in documenting via CRM tool and ability to travel as needed meet OEM contacts and attend industry meetings/events.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in lubricant formulation work desired
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes the regional OEM strategy for all products in the Business Line Oil Additives.
- Provides guidance to the industry with regard to OEM specification-setting based on his/her deep understanding of technical issues defined by Evonik’s technologies, products, and spheres of knowledge.
- Establishes contacts to OEMs, builds long-term relationships, and enlists OEM influence on the industry to adopt resource efficient solutions that benefit Oil Additives.
- Responsible for identifying and communicating opportunities for new or expanded business as well as potential threats to current business.
- Closely cooperates with the automotive business segment managers and supports the implementation of the OEM aspects of the segment strategy, both internally, and with industry bodies.
- Cooperates/collaborates with the OEM Managers in other regions to ensure global alignment of OEM strategies and actions.
Benefits
- performance-based remuneration
- occupational health benefits
- hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
