IMEA Regional Product Lead – Clutch, Suspension & Wheel End

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Product Manager in Germiston, SA, will own the Clutch, Suspension and Wheel End Solutions portfolio across the IMEA region. This role requires experience in automotive aftermarket product management, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering and procurement.

The candidate should understand IAM and OES/OE markets, with a track record in developing and extending product ranges to meet market demand.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in product management, preferably in automotive aftermarket.
• Strong knowledge of automotive products, specifications and development processes.
• Experience with clutch, suspension and/or wheel-end products is advantageous.
• Proven experience in product portfolio and range management.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of regional portfolio sales and margins.
• Develop and implement regional product range strategies.
• Manage portfolio development and range extensions based on market and customer requirements.
• Define and execute the regional portfolio strategy.
• Support regional sales teams with product positioning and go-to-market strategies.
• Identify market opportunities and ensure products are positioned within the appropriate customer segments.
• Work closely with sales, engineering, purchasing and other regional stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Automotive specs

Clutch products

Range management

Product strategy

IAM & OES markets

Negotiation

Job description

Regional Product Manager in Germiston, SA, will own the Clutch, Suspension and Wheel End Solutions portfolio across the IMEA region. This role requires experience in automotive aftermarket product management, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering and procurement.

The candidate should understand IAM and OES/OE markets, with a track record in developing and extending product ranges to meet market demand.