Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Marketing (pune Region)

Position Title: Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Marketing

Experience: 5–8 Years

Qualification: Graduate / Engineer (MBA – Marketing preferred)

Location: Pune (Regional responsibility)

Role Summary

We are looking for a result-driven DM / AM – Marketing to handle and grow automotive business in the Pune region. The candidate should have strong exposure to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, particularly in decorative plastic parts / injection-moulded plastic components, and possess deep understanding of OEM systems, processes, and sourcing requirements.

This role demands a go-getter attitude, strong customer relationships, and the ability to aggressively pursue new business and RFQs.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

• Develop and grow business with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 customers in the Pune region

• Handle existing accounts and aggressively pursue new customer development

• Identify upcoming projects, new platforms, facelifts, and sourcing opportunities

• Drive RFQ to SOP conversion with focus on profitability and volume growth

OEM / Tier-1 Coordination

• Work closely with customer teams including purchase, engineering, quality, and SCM

• Manage OEM and Tier-1 systems, portals, and documentation requirements

• Ensure compliance with customer standards, timelines, and commercial expectations

• Coordinate internal teams (engineering, costing, quality, operations) for timely responses

RFQ, Costing & Commercial Support

• Handle RFQs including feasibility, costing coordination, and commercial discussions

• Support price negotiations, cost breakdowns, and productivity discussions

• Track RFQ status, nominations, LOIs, and SOP timelines

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer sourcing strategies

• Provide inputs for regional marketing strategy and business planning

• Support management with forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and growth plans

Reporting & Reviews

• Prepare and present MIS, opportunity pipeline, RFQ status, and sales forecasts

• Regular reviews with management on business progress and challenges

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in automotive OEM & Tier-1 marketing

• Hands-on knowledge of decorative plastic parts / injection-moulded plastic components

• Deep understanding of:

• OEM sourcing processes & portals

• APQP / PPAP / SOP requirements

• Commercial and technical RFQ processes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Go-getter mindset, aggressive in follow-ups and closures

• Ability to work independently with strong ownership of region

Preferred Profile

• Experience working with Pune-based OEMs / Tier-1s (2W / 3W / PV / CV)

• Exposure to interior / exterior plastic or decorative components

• Willing to travel locally and outside region as required

Reporting To

Head – Marketing / Business Development