Strategic PM: Industrial Connectors & Accessories

Genuine Parts Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Incentive bonus

Company vehicle

Discounts

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (Motion) is seeking a Product Manager to lead the end-to-end strategy and execution for Industrial Connectors & Accessories. You will define the category vision, prioritise customer and commercial requirements, and collaborate across Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and suppliers to drive profitable growth.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure Motion remains the channel of choice for customers and supply partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product, Category or Commercial Management.
• Experience within Industrial Hose & Connectors or related industrial segments.
• Strong financial literacy across margin analysis, pricing, rebates and working capital.
• Advanced analytical capability and commercial acumen.
• Proven supplier negotiation and commercial governance experience.
• Collaborative leadership style suited to a matrix distribution environment.
• High customer focus with strong influencing and communication skills.
• Safety-focused mindset and relevant licenses/certifications to perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit targets for your category and grow market share.
• Develop structured business cases for new products and portfolio optimisation.
• Drive Own Brand expansion to improve penetration and margin contribution.
• Lead technical expertise within the product range, including new product introductions and SKU rationalisation.
• Build and manage strong supplier partnerships, including pricing, agency agreements, and performance alignment.
• Maintain pricing, product master data, inventory performance (GMROI), and contribute to S&OP planning.
• Provide technical support, training, and troubleshooting for internal teams and customers.

Skills

Product management

Category management

Commercial governance

Supplier negotiation

Analytical capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Sales or technical discipline degree (desirable)

Job description

Genuine Parts Company (Motion) is seeking a Product Manager to lead the end-to-end strategy and execution for Industrial Connectors & Accessories. You will define the category vision, prioritise customer and commercial requirements, and collaborate across Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and suppliers to drive profitable growth.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure Motion remains the channel of choice for customers and supply partners.