Standard Motor Products, Inc.
Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.
Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
The Product Manager (PM) will be responsible for developing automotive aftermarket product strategies for their assigned lines, including new product development, product marketing, new product introductions, market research, and OE research.
You will partner with other internal departments in engineering, design/development, and testing of new products.
Responsibilities include:
Act as a category expert in your product categories
Define new product initiatives while optimizing the ongoing product line for maximum profitability
Define and develop 1-3 year product portfolio roadmaps
Deliver product introductions on time and within budget for assigned product lines
Develop and drive brand, product, and line strategy
Work closely with the pricing department on new product introductions to achieve planned market position and gross margin targets
Identify and develop new product opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams through all phases of product design, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and launch
Represent the “voice of customer
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