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

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