What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Market Manager - Aerospace NA position at Aptiv?
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE
This position is apart of our Connection Systems Segment in our Engineered Components Group.
Job Description:
This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to help shape the course of one of the world’s leading technology company’s expansion from automotive to other market areas. The company is focusing on accelerating growth in non-automotive, or adjacent markets, including Industrial, Robotics, Commercial Vehicles, Construction, Agriculture, Commercial Aerospace, Space, and Energy. This role will be responsible for expanding growth into the Aerospace markets, such as aircraft, eVTOL, satellites, and rockets.
Key job responsibilities for this role include:
Build and maintain foundational market analyses outlining the key customers, competitors, products and market size in the aerospace market space.
Track and improve aerospace market sales, bookings, and profitability trends by customer, market, and product lines
Lead Sales, Engineering, Product Line, and Distribution teams in prioritizing key aerospace market opportunities
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, and Distribution teams in identifying which of our current automotive products best match aerospace market customer needs to promote growth
Own new product / technology roadmap and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, and Distribution teams in evaluating and recommending what additional portfolio/products are needed to increase our sales in aerospace markets
Lead business case development for new product portfolio
Collaborate with Corporate Strategy and M&A teams on evaluating and recommending potential inorganic growth opportunities in the aerospace market space
Develop Market models (TAM) including size, growth, and market share – in collaboration with the Corporate Strategy team
Develop competitor benchmarking including products and market share
Scanning and collation of market intelligence (M&A, product launches, new market entrants, footprint investments, etc.)
Support material preparation for internal business reviews
Provide coaching, guidance, mentorship to working team members
Key Measurements
Aerospace market sales, bookings, and profitability growth
Market Strategy and Product Roadmap for aerospace markets
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in engineering or business related
5+ years of experience in areas relevant for our business e.g. products like wire harness and connectors and aerospace end markets such as aircraft, eVTOL, satellites, and rockets
Demonstrated skills and experience in solving complex business problems – includes structuring the problem, gathering and analyzing data, generating insights and recommendations
Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop polished visuals (PowerPoint) and communicate effectively with senior audiences
Growth driven hunter mentality
High motivation with a track record of strong performance and career progression
Experience in managing teams and developing people
Traits We Seek
Excellent communication skills
Team oriented and self-driven, ability to network & collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively
A mindset to develop safety electronics to enhance driving safety
An entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation
Seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow
Aptiv Rewards and Advantages
Competitive compensation with bonus potential
Competitive health benefits
401K with matching contribution
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
About Engineered Components Group (“ECG”)
Engineered Components Group (“ECG”) is a leading provider of harsh environment electrical system connection and protection solutions to global customers across multiple industries, including, but not limited to automotive, commercial vehicle and aerospace & defense. ECG’s Connection Systems business is an industry leader serving automotive and commercial vehicle OEM’s globally.
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