Sales & Product Manager

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The Sales and Product Manager is responsible for dedicated customer subjects in terms of Sales and relationship matters for the MML product group. This person coordinates Sales activities throughout the organization and is responsible for price structure, communicating customer needs and coordination of strategic goals. This is a regional role supporting all Actuator Products within the actuator group, aligning with strategies provided by the Global Director - Sales and the Global Product Management leads.

GENERAL

· Responsible for quoting and negotiating potential new business opportunities.

· Accountable for managing all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) during both development and serial production phases.

· Responsible for re-pricing in accordance with contractual obligations for

OES/Aftermarket parts and industry disruptions.

· Oversee planning for new business initiatives and ensure the Sales Database is accurately updated by the designated team member.

· Report sales activities to the Group Office in accordance with Group requirements (e.g., bi-weekly sales reports, quote logs, recoveries, givebacks, and commercial issues).

· Collaborate with other disciplines such as Quality, Program Management, and

customer-facing teams to interact with the customer in line with MML Strategy and Policy.

· Support, develop, and execute the Sales Strategy.

· Assist management in making key business decisions.

· Coordinate with Global Product Management Leads and cooperate with internal departments (e.g., Product Engineering, Purchasing, Sales) across regions to support new business development projects.

· Initiate and coordinate market studies and keep market reports updated.

· Focus on regional needs by gathering relevant information, facilitating team meetings, and monitoring project progress. Review and critique regional project developments and coordinate product development efforts with regional customer groups such as Design, Engineering, Product Planning, and Product Line Management.

· Work closely with Engineering to support customer visits and regional technical shows, aiming to understand regional customer- and market needs to develop a robust regional strategy.

· Identify engineering and process gaps or needs within the region and align these with the global team.

· Develop a regional footprint aligned with global product strategies, considering customer requirements, technological complexity, and competitiveness.

· Support the development and execution of Product/Platform Portfolio Strategy.

· Assist with Market Intelligence activities in collaboration with Marketing.

· Support other regions in conducting business alongside the regional Sales Managers.

· Ensure all sales activities comply with the company’s policies, as well as applicable national and local regulations, including the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna’s Operational Principles, Environmental, Health & Safety Policies & Procedures, the MML Quality Policy, Program Execution Processes, and Business Protocols.

· Maintain a thorough understanding and respect for the laws and cultures of the countries where Magna operates, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.

EDUCATION:

· High school Diploma / College Diploma / University Degree in designated area / Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

· Completed Business Management or Engineering studies (Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field)

· 2-3 years of working experience in Product Management for the automotive market mandatory

· High degree of integrity, self-motivation and the capacity for teamwork

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills and high customer orientation

· Experience in leadership and entrepreneurial approach

· Fluent in English, German is an advantage

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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