Lexus Incentives Analyst

Toyota North America•Plano, TX

About The Position

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and start their impossible with us. Who we’re looking for Lexus’ Marketing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Marketing Incentives Analyst. We are a close-knit team that is imaginative, thoughtful, and brave in all that we do and create. The primary responsibility of this role focuses on Lexus new vehicle incentive program setup and payment, including the successful research and processing of contracts held in dispute with our captive bank. Reporting to the Lexus Incentives Manager, the person in this role will support the Lexus Incentive Department’s objective of ensuring Lexus Financial Services(LFS), and all 244 Lexus Dealers, have access to all available incentives on time each month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in sales, marketing, product, and/or strategic planning
Strong analytical skills with experience with ability to analyze trends over time
Skilled in and comfortable with querying and analyzing large amounts of data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong communication, both written and verbal, project management, and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Nice To Haves

Alteryx experience or certification
MBA or CFA
Experience with Automotive lease and finance contracts
Experience in either Toyota Motor Sales field operations or automotive retail

Responsibilities

Primary subject-matter expert for iPlus, our incentive administration system for intracompany payments.
Attain expert-level proficiency for monthly program entry to ensure all Lexus New Vehicle incentive programs are accurate and in-market at the incentive period start, while adhering to proper approval and sign-off of iPlus programs, proper record retention and adherence to SOX policies.
Provide input to the ongoing development, enhancement, and ad hoc bug resolution with IT vendor on the iPlus system.
Support the resolution of contracts that have gone into dispute status through detailed research. This function requires close coordination & communication with Lexus Area Offices and LFS, and the ability to take action leveraging facts in order to accurately pay dealers and LFS.
Collaborate with Lexus departments (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Financial Services, Incentive Administration Group, and Accounting) across the organization to gather and analyze key data ensuring optimal new vehicle incentive performance.
Challenge assumptions, validate rationale and identify risks and opportunities on how to continuously improve departmental processes.
Responsible for monthly executive level communication and ad hoc reporting.
Ensure SOX key controls are documented and performed.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)