About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_465S" style="display:none"> </span></p> <p>Req ID 88722 | Wroclaw LP2, Poland, ZF CV Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.</p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Team:</b></H2> </div><div><p>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</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you can look forward to as Global Category Leader – Air Management (m/f/d):</strong></p> <p>• Details strategic actions and drives disciplined execution of strategy to deliver sustainable commercial success of category and achieve sales, margin and profitability performance targets,</p> <p>• 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,</p> <p>• 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,</p> <p>• Defines and governs global category pricing strategy across regions, validates and approves price requests in line with established process and Delegation of Authority,</p> <p>• Defines global category branding and product value proposition framework in alignment with marketing strategy,</p> <p>• Owns product commercial knowledge and training across the globe to ensure a strong and consistent knowledge base within the aftermarket regional sales community,</p> <p>• 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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your profile as </strong><strong>Global Category Leader – Air Management </strong><strong>(m/f/d):</strong></p> <p>• Naturally coming from a Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Project Management background; however, strong business acumen is more important than the specific background<br>• 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.</p> <p>• Experience in product management, specification and development processes,</p> <p>• Global experience across product and distribution footprint,</p> <p>• Solid knowledge of ZF products, footprint, structures and internal processes; knowledge of Air Management products is an advantage but not required,</p> <p>• Strategic and analytical thinking combined with active execution of product strategy targets,</p> <p>• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills across regions and cultures, with mature leadership capability engaging senior stakeholders across DIV B and CVS organizations,</p> <p>• Strong drive for results while developing competencies and empowering teams within the AM organization.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why you should choose ZF in Wrocław? </strong></p> <p>• An employment contract in a stable, global company,</p> <p>• Very good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks,</p> <p>• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks,</p> <p>• Hybrid system work and flexible working hours,</p> <p>• Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care) and life insurance, Cafeteria system/Sport Card.</p></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Global Category Leader - Air Management (m/f/d) and apply now!</p> <p>Contact</p> <p>Joanna Becher</p> <p></p>