Global Category Leader - Air Management (m/f/d)

Req ID 88722 | Wroclaw LP2, Poland, ZF CV Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.    About the Team: Key purpose of this newly created role is to lead definition and execution of global strategy for the product lines within his/her category, across regions, to drive profitable market penetration and deliver global category sales and profit targets. Exept Poland, we are also open for Slovakia / Bratislava.   What you can look forward to as Global Category Leader – Air Management (m/f/d): • Details strategic actions and drives disciplined execution of strategy to deliver sustainable commercial success of category and achieve sales, margin and profitability performance targets, • Defines global category go‑to‑market approach across regions and channels in alignment with regional categories to ensure market access and achievement of commercial targets, • Defines global category cost reduction roadmap by consolidating regional needs and aligning cross‑divisional and cross‑functional key stakeholders (product segments, operations, engineering, purchasing, etc.) to achieve defined profitability targets, • Defines and governs global category pricing strategy across regions, validates and approves price requests in line with established process and Delegation of Authority, • Defines global category branding and product value proposition framework in alignment with marketing strategy, • Owns product commercial knowledge and training across the globe to ensure a strong and consistent knowledge base within the aftermarket regional sales community, • Acts as main interface to OE Division global product line / product segment for AM and OE OP, SP strategy alignment and holds accountability for execution of key projects in OE division.   Your profile as Global Category Leader – Air Management (m/f/d): • Naturally coming from a Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Project Management background; however, strong business acumen is more important than the specific background • Mid‑ to long‑term professional experience (5–10+ years) across business functions; experience in the aftermarket environment (OES, IAM) is an advantage but not a requirement. • Experience in product management, specification and development processes, • Global experience across product and distribution footprint, • Solid knowledge of ZF products, footprint, structures and internal processes; knowledge of Air Management products is an advantage but not required, • Strategic and analytical thinking combined with active execution of product strategy targets, • Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills across regions and cultures, with mature leadership capability engaging senior stakeholders across DIV B and CVS organizations, • Strong drive for results while developing competencies and empowering teams within the AM organization.     Why you should choose ZF in Wrocław?  • An employment contract in a stable, global company, • Very good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks, • Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks, • Hybrid system work and flexible working hours, • Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care) and life insurance, Cafeteria system/Sport Card.   Be part of our ZF team as Global Category Leader - Air Management (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Joanna Becher — Published by ZF Group. Apply on the employer's own posting.