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Head of Passenger Car Aftermarket- NA

Country/Region:  US
Location: 

Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061

 Req ID 74486 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC

Job Description

ZF's Aftermarket division is seeking a new Head of Passenger Car (PC) Business Line NA Aftermarket! Reporting to the VP of Aftermarket for North America, the Head of PC Aftermarket will be responsible for developing and owning the end-to-end Regional Business Line strategy & model, in coherence with the overall Global PC Business Line Strategy. The goal of this position is to drive profitable growth for the business line regionally. 

 

What you can look forward to as the Head of Aftermarket's Passenger Car Business Line:

  • Identify the Regional Business Line portfolio expansion opportunities (products, service &solutions) through organic and inorganic range extension
  • Ensure flawless service readiness for OE derived businesses building on strong connectivity with other Divisions in the region to ensure ZF’s products & solutions full life-cycle support
  • Build effective Go-To-Market and marketing strategies for the customers of the Business Line
  • Drive and deploy differentiation strategies and initiatives for best-in-class customer proximity
  • Ensure commercial terms and conditions compliancy with legal regulations, business line strategy and code of conduct requirements (commercial policy, frameworks, guidelines)
  • Develop an accountable, collaborative, diverse, entrepreneurial, and passionate team 


Your profile as the Head of Aftermarket's Passenger Car Business Line:

  • 10+ years of relevant passenger car experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Deep understanding of regional Aftermarket value chain (product management, marketing, pricing, branding, distribution), customer requirements, and trends
  • Robust customer network and proven successful stakeholder relationship management
  • Proven experience in successfully P&L management of global business and strong commercial sense
  • Strong leadership skills and proven ability to lead in complex matrix organizations
  • Strong relationship management and influencing skills 


The expected base compensation for this role is $163,800 – $204,800.00 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

 

Why you should join ZF Vernon Hills:

  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid time off 
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays 
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
  • A strong, diverse culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

 

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Passenger Car Aftermarket- NA and apply now!

 

Contact

Gabriela Monique Palacio

 

 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

 

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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