Regional Sales Operations Analyst
About The Position
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.Status Exempt General SummaryThe purpose of this position is to develop the skills and knowledge to become a successful District Manager within KUS's structure. At the direction of the Regional Sales Manager, support all regional sales positions - Distribution, Dealer Development, and Marketing. Supports regional sales operations to assure KUS sales policies and procedure are understood and implemented by the dealer body. This role offers hands-on training and exposure to all areas of our Regional operations, with a path for career growth. It is designed as a management trainee position, with the long-term goal of developing future District Managers, which will require field travel and relocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 0-3 years’ work or internship experience preferred- Analyst assignment
- Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally
- May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by company
- Intermediate PC skills in a windows-based environment
- Well organized, with the ability to complete projects as assigned
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be self initiating; able to work under minimal supervision and under high pressure and stress with multiple same time deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills required (written and oral)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturers and/or distributors and their relationship with their dealers is a plus for Analyst assignment.
Responsibilities
- Support Regional Sales Manager in Day-to-Day operations
- Support District Sales Managers in their achievement of objectives and daily tasks.
- Monitor retail and wholesale performance up to the regional level.
- Support all regional sales positions – Distribution, Dealer Development, and Marketing.
- Miscellaneous programs, projects and assignments as determined and requested by Regional Sales Manager.
- This position supports the Regional Sales Managers in day-to-day sales operations to maximize retail and wholesale, by assisting in the organization of District projects and daily communications with the field
- Travel with District Sales Managers to assist with their job responsibilities to help achieve targets, and complete tasks by given deadlines.
- Monitor retail and wholesale performance through the development and distribution of sales reports
- Support all regional sales positions by assisting each department (Distribution, Dealer Development, and Marketing) with administrative duties
- Coordinate ad hoc programs, projects and assignments as determined and requested by Regional Sales Manager
Benefits
- Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off.
- Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
