Regional Business Unit Head, Aftermarket

Astemo Indiana•Cypress, CA

About The Position

Job Summary: Lead the Business Unit’s Regional strategy execution to achieve company growth and profitability targets and meet customers’ expectations in line with BU’s strategic plans.

Requirements

Proficient in building and maintaining relationships for successful sales growth.
Aptitude for preparation of monthly management reports and annual forecasts for budgeting.
Strong financial acumen including the ability to build business plans meeting BU targets.
Deep operations background.
Ability to lead a full P&L organization focused on Quality, Cost and delivery.
Demonstrated ability lead the operations and build a successful team.
Strategic minded with the ability to develop plans, execute and deliver results.
Fluent English level.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal / written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent people management skills and the ability to mentor subordinates.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage networks.
Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Shows Ownership & Management Courage.
Demonstrate the highest moral and ethical standards and require the same from their Team and other partners.
Possess Bachelors/Master Degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing, or other related fields.
Minimum of 15 years senior management role (including people management), including 10 years of practical experience in the Aftermarket, Automotive, or related Industries.

Responsibilities

Drive the BU Growth Strategy on regional level and promote revenue and profitability growth.
Support the Global BU in achieving the overall strategic goals and profitability requirements as defined by the strategic plan and budget.
Responsible for Profit and Loss of the BU in the region.
Optimize BU operations in the region to meet business targets including Cost, Quality and Delivery.
Drive continuous improvement activities & cost reduction programs in cooperation with regional and global functions.
Lead customer projects in the region.
Escalate any urgent or business critical matters to the Global BU management.
Form, staff, guide, lead and manage the BU organization in the region to meet BU objectives.
Provide leadership guidance, performance feedback/rating, and recommend training development of sales and operational staff.
Foster a climate of teamwork and motivation within the team and between the team and the global BU and the region by encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset, collaboration, professional development and the growth of employees’ capabilities through assessment, training, coaching and mentoring.
Be the focal point for BU communications from the region to the Global BU.
Promote safety, quality, respect and ethical behavior at all times.