North American Aftermarket Product Specialist - Suspension

Hitachi Astemo

Cypress, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The North American Aftermarket Product Specialist - Suspension at Astemo is responsible for overseeing the development, marketing, and optimization of suspension products in the automotive industry. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, providing product expertise in sales and marketing, and supporting the creation of product strategies to enhance vehicle performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and improve suspension systems for a wide range of vehicles.
Ensure that product designs meet the requirements of performance, safety, durability, and cost.
Assist in the creation of product roadmaps and lifecycle strategies.
Monitor the market and competitor products to identify trends and innovations.
Coordinate with product management teams to ensure that product offerings align with market needs and customer demands.
Execute product level price shops, utilizing market data to establish and maintain competitive sales prices while maintaining profitability targets.
Establish market pricing and go-to-market price by channel using market data for new and existing products.
Develop and maintain technical product documentation, including specifications, installation guides, and training materials.
Provide technical product support to the sales team to enable effective selling of suspension products.
Conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and webinars for customers and internal teams.
Develop product messaging, promotional materials, and digital content.
Assist in the development of training programs and technical resources for marketing and sales teams.
Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote suspension products and stay current on industry trends.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive suspension design, development, or product management.
Familiarity with suspension components such as springs, shock absorbers, struts, and air suspensions.

Nice to Have

Experience with product management and marketing in the automotive industry.
Knowledge of market data analysis and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering.

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid work week.
Potential travel to customer sites, factory facilities, and industry events.

Working at Hitachi Astemo

The role involves working in an office environment with potential exposure to manufacturing and warehouse locations, emphasizing collaboration and industry engagement.

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