Gates Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for an open-minded Regional Product Line Manager to operate effectively in a matrix environment. You will own the development and implementation of product line strategic plans across East Asia and India region. The person should have a proven track record to grow business in mechanical power transmission industry for belt drive system. We are only shortlisting enterprising individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Accountability #1: Customer

• Work closely with country commercial teams to conduct end market research, VOC survey (calls, field investigations) and monitor end market dynamics (end market size, growth rate, end market trends, key issues, threats, opportunities). 
• Provide clear product value proposition to commercial organization for their upselling. 
• Continually analyze and interpret end users' feedback and bench marking data, propose product specification for product improvement and development.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Formulate and deliver product strategic plans with approved product objectives for each country.
• Analyze and drive product key results (Sales, Profitability, Delivery, Quality accident, Availability, Customer retention, Vitality) on regular basis.
• Evaluate sales pipeline and analyze win/loss reason for large opportunities for continue improvement.

Accountability #3: People

• Maintain current knowledge of belt drive products, manufacturing processes and market dynamics.
• Identify and develop industry specialists to enable transition to value selling.
• Communicate end market specific strategies and results to senior management and stakeholders.

KEYS TO SUCCESS: 

• Solid experience in belt drive system and mechanical power transmission industry.
• Result-oriented and open-minded individuals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This is an individual contributor role that works with multi discipline team to drive product line management.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized university is a must.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in industrial market, at least 5 years in mechanical power transmission industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in belt drive product application. Additional sales/marketing or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Proven record in driving cross-functional teams in execution product line strategy.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess market research skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high quality executive-ready presentations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including international travel.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.