Product Specialist (m/f/d)

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Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain product range references. Propose actions for product line development: Analyze market demands and propose solutions in agreement with the Product Line Manager. Create references in the systems used (SAP, TecDoc, PIM...) according to current procedures. Update databases and catalogs for static sealing product lines. Coordinate actions to deploy product lines – administrative actions – prepare materials for commercial actions – support sales teams in promotional activities. Conduct market analyses – competitive analysis.
• Propose and manage projects with the support of the Category manager: Consult suppliers with the support of the purchasing department. Analyze consultation feedback. Select suppliers with the support of the purchasing department. Work with suppliers on project studies and implementation. Ensure project follow-up through management reviews. Guarantee the launch and series production of the project. Manage the daily execution of the project.
• Maintain data for the existing range: Update data related to existing products in various databases. Verify, control, and monitor the relevance/coherence of SAP data.
• Define product specifications and technical characteristics: Determine the technical characteristics of products. Create technical documents enabling the quality department to control products and respond to technical information requests related to products.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or technical sales ; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience automotive market &/or aftermarket
Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
Professional-Level English language skills preferred
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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