Sr. Business Manager, Auto Marketing

SR. BUSINESS MANAGER, AUTO MARKETING

JOB PURPOSE

Develop and execute the regional market segment strategy for Smart Panels, Lighting and ETP Trim segment. Align with SABIC growth ambitions;

lead regional sustainable and profitable market growth initiatives in existing and emerging sub-segments. The ideal candidate will have a versatile background in the automotive industry, with a deep knowledge of materials, especially in aesthetics interior and exterior trim.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• integrate regional needs into the global segment strategy
• new market identification and evaluation of new market needs
• lead ideation and build innovation pipeline
• engage with value chain partners and drive strategic collaboration to validate hypothesis / business cases / solutions
• monitor the regulatory environment to stay ahead of competition
• align resources from different functions for the short-, mid- and long-term growth ambitions (Volume, Differentiation, Premium)
• establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and industry associations
• translate complex business situations into clear and actionable plans
• foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, differentiation and continuous improvement across different countries / cultures

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
• minimum of 7 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on materials and aesthetics interior and exterior trim
• proven track record of developing and executing successful growth strategies, utilizing data-driven analysis and creative thinking
• understand the selling process, able to identify value differentiation
• knowledge of materials for automotive applications and manufacturing processes
• analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate complex business situations and translate them into clear and actionable plans
• communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead through influencing and inspire teams to drive innovation and growth
• future-oriented mindset with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and driving transformational change in the automotive industry.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Interested in this position?

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email.

For additional questions, you can contact recruiter : [email protected].

Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process.

A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and / or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

ABOUT SABIC

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products : chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.

SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy.

Production in 2022 stood at 61 million metric tons.

The company has more than 31,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 9,948 patents and pending applications, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.

In Europe, we have over 5,000 professionals running multiple world-scale production sites and 4 technology and innovation centers.

We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are : Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (the Netherlands), Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium).

SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.