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Director – Business Unit, Linear Guides
Schaeffler. Define business unit objectives, budgets, and success metrics .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in business unit management, strategic planning, and product portfolio development while fostering a performance-oriented environment. Possesses extensive market and competitor knowledge, ensuring effective decision-making and collaboration with stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business Unit ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct Portfolio DevelopmentMarket AnalysisTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Business AdministrationSales ManagementP&L ResponsibilityAnalytical CompetenciesConcept Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCoaching and FeedbackDecision-MakingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Market PenetrationInternational BusinessCompetitor TrendsPerformance ManagementIndustrial Sector Knowledge
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define business unit objectives, budgets, and success metrics
- Steer execution toward measurable results
- Analyze market and competitor trends
- Guide product portfolio development and business direction
- Shape and implement marketing concepts to strengthen market penetration
- Ensure strong technical and commercial customer service
- Lead, develop, and empower the team
- Foster an innovative and performance-oriented environment
- Provide oversight, coaching, and feedback to employees
- Support goal setting, development planning, and performance management
- Manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions
- Collaborate with local and international stakeholders and external customers
- Manage ongoing business operations and take overall P&L responsibility for the assigned business unit
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or above, ideally in business administration, mechanics, automation, material engineering, etc.
- 10+ years of progressive managerial experience
- Exposure to international business and culture
- Profound industry knowledge of the designated sector
- Experience in business unit management, sales management, strategic planning, or product management
- Market and competitor knowledge
- Product portfolio knowledge in the industrial sector
- Concept and analytical competencies
- Strong communication and implementation skills
- Fluent English
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%
- Skill development workshops
- Ongoing learning and development programs
- Schaeffler Academy learning and training offering
- Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health