Accessory Manager, GMNA Programs

Description

This position oversees U.S.A. Accessory Product Marketing activities. In this role, the individual will assist in achieving the overall objectives related to Accessories financial metrics, driving innovation into the space, and building a strong team. The role will interact heavily with Engineering, Design, and other functions within the Accessory space at GM. Familiarity with the aftermarket accessories industry, product development processes, engineering, purchasing, marketing, and customer sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop robust, profitable accessory portfolios for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac that excite customers with personalization experiences

Develop and coach a team

Be a change agent/leader, looking for ways to take the programs to the next level in all ways (efficiency, innovation, technology, performance, etc.)

Cultivate cross functional relationships to ensure business operations run smoothly across teams

Problem solve and find solutions for roadblocks and escalations to support the team

Work closely with other managers on team to ensure alignment on strategy, budget, innovation pipeline priorities, and team management

Actively look for ways to empower the team in daily operations

Analyze vehicle accessory gaps, industry trends, and well-known aftermarket brands to identify potential new products and suppliers

Ensure all financial metrics/business cases are met throughout accessory development process

Be a leader cross-functional to ensure optimal business outcomes across all stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Ability to model and cultivate the team culture

Keen awareness and interest of customer needs and wants for personalization

Knowledge of latest industry and customer trends and understanding of competitive landscape

Ability to balance customer, brand, competitor, market trends, government regulations, organizational resources/capability, and business case inputs to make informed recommendations

Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles – written and oral

Ability to concisely frame issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to leadership

Ability to represent team as an informed, confident, and active participant in cross-functional forums

Ability to act as spokesperson in internal/external product presentations

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments on time and with attention to detail

Flexibility & capability to work “global hours”

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 7+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred

Strong MS Office skills

Work experience in Product Development, Program Management or Marketing

Familiarity with GM product and marketing systems and databases: PPC, CR/DN, VCPS, Global Information Center, Competitive Product Database, Asset Central, Global Connect

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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