Product Manager Automotive After Market & Racing

Product Manager Automotive After Market & Racing

The Product Manager Automotive After Market & Racing will supervise and coordinate After Market product development for KONI.

About KONI

KONI is a leading global player in the development and production of high-quality shock absorbers and suspension systems. With a rich history dating back to 1857, and as part of ITT since 1972, KONI is renowned for its innovative solutions across the automotive, commercial vehicles, defense, and railway markets.

At KONI, it's all about precision, performance, and passion. Our products are globally recognized for their reliability and customization, whether they're used in race cars, military vehicles, or trains. With our headquarters in the Netherlands and a strong presence in international markets, we offer a dynamic and inspiring work environment where innovation and collaboration take center stage.

For the day-to-day workload, the Product Manager works independently within set procedures and guidelines as well as within the established pricing strategy. Creates Requests for new (customized) products developments. Work with the team when a strategic assessment has to be made about whether or not to make an offer to a (potential) customer.

After the order has been received, the Customer Services department is responsible for the actual operational planning and execution of the orders and handling of warranty cases as well as communication with customers, while the officer continues to function as a source of information and problem solver and supervises the process.

Essential Responsibilities

The Product Manager Automotive After Market & Racing will be responsible for The KONI After Market Product lines and Sales Support.

Main tasks:

• prepare market introduction of new applications
• maintenance of product data in main product databases, that have to be clear and complete documentation, administration and internal order specifications
• maintaining telephone contact with relations
• a representative, customer-friendly and reliable representation of the organization, who can support related to (technical) product queries of customers and end users

Position Requirements

We're looking for a candidate with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, not only as a Manager.

The perfect candidate has knowledge in:

• KONI products in particular and shock absorber/chassis technology in general
• vehicle technology, brands, models, types and configurations
• market and competition
• marketing and sales
• company pricing strategy
• the English and Dutch. On top, preferably German language (m/s) and French (m)
• the administrative affairs within the department
• applicable procedures and guidelines, including financial and quality guidelines, etc.
• the usual Windows PC/Laptop and the standard Office Applications installed on it
• the company rules, quality procedures, environmental and safety regulations within the organization

What we offer?

A challenging position within a leading international production company. You have the freedom to make it a success and to realize the best result for KONI Oud Beijerland. You are going to work in a dynamic company with dedicated people where you can make the difference. Primary and secondary working conditions are arranged in CAO Metalektro.

ITT Diversity Equity and Inclusion Principles - In ITT our culture leads us to ensure same opportunity for all, leveraging diversities and building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless the gender, race and ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin.