- {{$parent.googlePlacesAutocompleteEnabled ? location.description : location}}
Job Snapshot
-
Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Irvine, CA -
Job Type:
-
Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
2/2/2019
Job Description
Need a positive switch in your career? Kia Motors America is one of the world’s fastest growing automotive companies in the US. We are always looking to add smart, talented individuals to the Kia team.
At Kia Motors America, innovation and reinvention are at the core of everything we do, and our willingness to challenge conventional thinking has transformed the brand into a recognized industry leader.
With an extensive lineup of world class products, Kia continues to grow and mature at a rapid rate. Our Marketing partnerships with the NBA, Super Bowl, Billboard Music Awards and others are raising brand awareness and challenging what people think they know about the Kia brand. Join us as we invite people to discover the “New Kia”.
Status
Exempt
Summary
This position acts as a support function to the Merchandising & Promotions Manager for KMA’s parts and accessory sales and merchandising programs, DIO accessory material, and vendor drop ship programs. Assignments will include program development and communication support, billing, and vendor administration. It requires creativity to assist in the design and implementation of merchandising material and products, as well as organizational skills to assist the department to assure on-time delivery of new product offerings. Also required are high levels of computer skills to properly assign vendor to dealer billings.
Major Responsibilities
Priority
Major Responsibility
%
1st
Participates in the development of drop ship parts sales enhancement programs. Administers KMA’s current and future drop-ship vendor billing processes. This includes reports, variance studies, exception requests and handling, as well as dealer questions.
50%
2nd
Assist with DIO accessory merchandising in order to achieve corporate sales objectives. This is to include penetration and sales report design, product impact studies, part number change requests and part information, field communications, and general department analytics.
30%
3rd
Provide Administrative support for fixed operations marketing development programs as requested.
10%
4th
Provide Administrative support for budget and finance submissions for the department.
10%
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Overall Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of automotive or automotive related business experience (import experience desirable).
- Preferred candidate would have experience in report generation, billing and accessory processes within a wholesale environment.
Directly Related Experience
- Experience in the handling of vendors that handle automotive or related products is highly desired.
- Experience with product sales is a plus.
Skills
Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software.
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to develop concise and effective stories that are supported by data.
Attention to detail; personal organization skills
Competencies
Challenge
Collaboration
Customer
Globality
People
Adapting to Change
Championing Customer Needs
Communicating Effectively
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Managing Resources
KMA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KMA complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KMA has offices. The KMA EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.