Automotive Segment Manager France (fmdiverse)
Job Location:
Rueil-Malmaison - France
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Job Summary
Within the Country Operational Marketing organization and reporting to the Marketing Operations Manager the Collision Segment Manager France drives portfolio performance commercial enablement and market relevance for the Collision & Allied segments within the Automotive Refinish business.
This role acts as a key business partner to the local Sales teams and as a connector with EMEA Product & Segment leadership with the objective of maximizing growth profitability and market share.
Sales Enablement & Commercial Support
Act as the main marketing partner for the local Sales team ensuring strong understanding of product value propositions and competitive positioning
Develop and maintain effective sales tools (presentations technical-commercial materials demo kits)
Support field activities including customer visits demonstrations trade fairs and industry events
Drive adoption of commercial programs promotions and new product launches through structured training and communication
Portfolio & Lifecycle Management
Manage and optimize the product portfolio to maximize sales profitability and competitiveness
Support new product launches and ensure effective market positioning
Identify underperforming or redundant SKUs and recommend improvements or rationalization
Act as the local product expert supporting both technical and commercial topics
Pricing Management
Define and monitor price positioning based on competitive landscape
Manage pricing strategy to ensure profitability and alignment with market dynamics
Lead implementation of price increases and track their impact
Ensure consistency in pricing in collaboration with Sales Excellence and Analytics teams
Market Insights & Voice of Customer
Collect and analyze customer feedback market trends and competitive intelligence
Translate insights into actionable strategies across portfolio pricing and commercial initiatives
Identify growth opportunities unmet needs and potential gaps in the offering
Monitor competitor actions and innovations to support strategic decision-making
Market Activation & Performance Tracking
Plan and execute promotional campaigns to drive growth and product adoption
Monitor business performance across segments and product lines proposing corrective actions
Leverage market data and internal analytics to identify trends and opportunities
Demand Planning & Product Availability
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Service to ensure product availability
Support demand forecasting using market insights and sales input
Proven experience in marketing or product management ideally in B2B or technical environments
Strong communication and training skills to effectively support Sales teams
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actions
High autonomy ownership and cross-functional collaboration
Advanced Excel skills and good command of digital/AI tools
Fluency in English
University degree required. An Engineering degree preferably in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline is strongly preferred.
Customer-centric mindset
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work in complex matrix organizations
Proactive hands-on and results-driven approach
A key role with direct impact on business performance
Exposure to international teams and markets
A dynamic environment with strong growth opportunities
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