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Position: Strategic Marketing Manager - Global Electric Power Steering & Steer-by-Wire Analysis

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the Role:

This role gathers, analyzes & transforms data into meaningful insights to inform decision-making & strategy development.

The analyst acts as a subject matter expert for the global EPS & SbW market with a specialized focus on NA & EMEA-SA while maintaining awareness of APAC dynamics/influence, as well as mobility trends, competitive landscape & more.

The analyst must be highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, advanced tools for efficient data modeling, management & reporting of large datasets); as well as be comfortable in proactively consulting & collaborating with “internal clients” across all levels of leadership, functions, regions & time zones.

The analyst must also translate complex, data-rich information into meaningful insights & effectively communicate to a wide variety of internal audiences.

This position can be located in Auburn Hills or Saginaw, Michigan, working in a hybrid schedule with a required minimum of three days per week in office.

Due to the global nature of the position, occasional evening / early morning meetings are necessary; however, minimal-to-no travel is expected.

Key Responsibilities

As theStrategic Marketing Manager, you will be responsible to:

MARKET INSIGHTS

+ Serve as the global lead for EPS & SbW analysis including competitive landscape, trends, market share, Nexteer differentiation, etc.

+ Collect & synthesize market data, track assigned competitors & OEM customers & market shift dynamics.

+ Translate complex data into meaningful insights to support informed decision-making at all organizational levels & global leadership.

+ Stay informed on industry intel, mobility trends, macroeconomics, with a special focus on NA & EMEA-SA markets (while maintaining awareness on APAC dynamics/influence) via trade/business media, associations/conferences/webinars, etc.

+ Develop & deliver compelling presentations to share insights & simplify complex topics.

DATA MANAGEMENT, TREND & COMPETITOR TRACKING

+ Lead ownership of the Global EPS & SbW Who-Supplies-Whom (WSW) Database – a blend of S&P forecast data plus internal intelligence. Ensure timely updates (tracking suppliers to customer programs), accuracy & data hygiene.

+ Lead Market Share analysis using WSW data.

+ Lead EPS Market Pricing analysis & ongoing catalogue data management: Gather critical inputs to maintain catalogue in collaboration with Engineering & Sales, run feature adjustments & comparisons against the pricing catalogue, share findings & rationale.

+ Track assigned competitors & update profiles.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

+ Support special projects & assignments, such as ad-hoc analysis (R&D, M&A, etc.), Voice of Customer, etc.

+ Contribute to global cross-functional initiatives that require market understanding, competitive positioning, etc.

Qualifications

+ 8+ years of experience in marketing analysis, strategy, or technical experience in automotive (steering/chassis/Tier 1 supplier background a plus)

+ Strong analytical skills to address complex, global market challenges

+ Highly proficient in Microsoft 365/Office, especially PowerPoint & Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, advanced data modeling, management & reporting tools); Power BI a plus but not required

+ Proficient with AI tools & responsible usage

+ Works well independently, as well as within culturally diverse teams

+ Highly developed oral & written communication skills

+ Self-motivated, results-driven & business-minded

+ Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones

+ Familiarity with industry data sources (e.g., S&P Global Mobility forecasts, Marklines, CAAM, etc.) preferred

+ Knowledge of Nexteer’s products, customers, internal processes (or other automotive chassis supplier experience) a plus

Education Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. Learn more at: www.nexteer.com

Employment Agencies

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.