Category Manager - EMEA

ABOUT US PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE The Category Manager position is responsable of driving accelerated, profitable, and sustainable demand growth for PHINIA EMEA aftermarket products and solutions by delivering the right products, with the right messaging, at the right price, at the right time, through the right channels KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities Market analysis Lead & co-ordinate market & competitor research to identify trends, opportunities & risks, and put in place appropriate strategies & tactics to address these Use EMEA-level internal & external data to drive decision-making & optimize product focus Define market penetration strategies to enhance customer adoption Act as product experts, ensuring deep knowledge of product features, benefits & applications Go-To-Market strategy Develop & execute customer-centric GTM strategies for the product line(s) of responsibility Lead development of segmentation, targeting & positioning framework for the products Own the product range policy for New-To-Range (NTR) and phase-outs Optimize product range & SKU performance to align with market needs Lead successful product launches & post-launch performance tracking & actions Develop, & support execution of, plans to support product phase-out inventory reduction / disposal in collaboration with other functions Identify & capitalize on new product/segment/channel opportunities Deliver additional technical & workshop solutions to support product success in the market Sales enablement & product communications Lead development of compelling, fact-based product messaging Own product-centric content creation & marketing plans in collaboration with regional teams Ensure product line(s) information and data is complete & updated (catalogue, specs, training) Be the product Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting training for internal teams & customers Financial and market share growth Implement strategies & tactics to drive revenue, profitability, and market expansion Analyze sales performance & pricing to ensure market competitiveness Track NTR & product success to refine future launches Continuous improvement (CI) Identify & lead CI opportunities for marketing for EMEA What we’re looking for Qualification in Marketing and/or Business (minimum degree-level) Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing role (category marketing / product marketing / trade marketing), preferably in the Automotive Industry Previous exposure to, and understanding of, the usage of key economic indicators, financial drivers & business metrics to generate strategies and produce positive results Experience of working in a marketing environment in a multi-country role with a strong focus on customer interaction and engagement Expected skills & competencies Demonstrable experience and capability in turning trends, data and insights into marketing strategies, tactics and creative messaging to address market and customer needs Have keen problem-solving skills and a willingness to take on complex challenges, and see through to resolution – never give up! Excellent communication skills – able to effectively convey a vision, and build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Team player –with a can do attitude and sense of humor Accurate with meticulous attention to detail Fluent in English; 2nd language a benefit WHAT WE OFFER We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. WHAT WE BELIEVE Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results SAFETY You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees! 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