Product Manager

Job Description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Role Summary

The Product Manager serves as the subject matter expert responsible for managing assigned OE and Aftersales product lines by supporting GM and Aftersales sales channels to achieve product line sales and profit objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain existing market driven product programs.

• Prepare program post analysis including financial sales and supply metrics.

• Develop and launch product sales promotions in coordination with ACDelco & GM Parts Marketing teams.

• Manage channel distribution for assigned product lines (Dealer and Aftermarket)

• Conduct supplier and product team meetings; prepare & deliver presentations to all levels within and outside the GM Organization.

• Liaise with customers in all functional areas within GMCC and the USincluding Finance Engineering Product Supply Chain Supplier Quality and Purchasing.

• Coordinate where applicable product development activity with the Aftermarket Product Centre in Shanghai China.

• Take initiative to manage change to support customer needs.

• Develop product training as required to field and HQ staff as well as customers.

• Manage product line contribution margin and conduct product line analyses in conjunction with finance.

• Manage competitive intelligence process for assigned product lines and maintain competitive price positioning.

• Manage product quality assurance for product lines assigned.

• Develop marketing tools for customers such as product references stocking guides and point of sale material.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated interpersonal oral and written communication & presentation skills.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.

• Business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage several projects at the same time.

• Analytical ability PC & M/S application software experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and financial principles

• Willingness to travel

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of GMCC Customer Care & Aftersales operating procedures.

• Purchasing or Engineering experience.

• Field sales experience (GM Dealer or ACDelco)

• Familiarity with computer software such as GM Mainframe Power Bi Cognos DataBricks Knime Microsoft Office Programs.

Education and Training

• Successful completion of a University degree or College Diploma (Business with concentration in Marketing preferred)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81300.00 to $122000.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days holidays and supplemental benefits for pregnancy parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you your family and friends.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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