Accessory Manager, GMNA Programs

Job Description

This position oversees U.S.A. Accessory Product Marketing 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
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters 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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