Regional Segment Head - SMY S2 North America

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Continental Automotive is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we're changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Allentown, PA location is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented Regional Segment Head to join our SMY Segment 2 IAM/OES team at our Snowdrift Road location. The ideal candidate has a driven leadership mindset, has excellent relationship building skills, and a Passion to Win.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

This Regional Segment Head - SMY S2 leads the North American S2 Business Segment (Independent Aftermarket and OES) to drive profitable sales growth and efficient distribution operations. Manage $159M 2022 Sales Budget with growth to $184M+ over the next 5 years. Responsible as the overall site general manager for the Allentown location.

Oversee all elements of the IAM and OES business in North America, including Sales (including Sales Representative Contracted Agencies), Business Development, Engineering, Distribution Operations, HR, Product Management and Development, Project Management, Pricing and Quotation, Strategy and overall SMY Marketing & Communications Team. Territorial responsibility includes United States, Mexico, and Canada region. Full P&L responsibility for S2 N.A. business including $159M sales, $40M period expense budget, and $135M average operating assets.

Duties of the position include:• Secure, manage, and profitably grow IAM/OES customer base.• Lead customer negotiations and secure customer contracts.• Develop and manage annual sales and cost budgets. Report and present results and continuous profitable growth plan to global management.• Lead the performance management and career development of a team of direct reports in the area of Sales, PM, Marketing, HR, and Business Development with functional support to Operations and Finance/Controlling teams to ensure effective succession planning.• Support Regional Business and HR led initiatives, programs, and polices.• Live and promote the Core Values throughout the location.• Lead and steer engineering team to manage small OEM projects and new aftermarket product programs.• Ensure and steer North American Automotive Aftermarket Product Quality standards.• Develop and execute S2 North America Growth and Operations Strategies.• Lead and steer Continental inter-company collaboration/cooperation with all BA's to identify, develop, and launch new products that are applicable to the IAM, special OEM, and OES markets.• Represent Continental at all major North American Automotive Aftermarket Industry Associations.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering• 15+ years of experience in Automotive Aftermarket and Business Development• 15+ years of experience in Business Management/Leadership• Experience with Warehousing & Distribution and global supply chain management• Intercultural diversity and International Business Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's Degree• Lean Manufacturing Process knowledge and experience• Logistics & Supply Chain Management

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services