Retail Marketing Analyst (District Manager Trainee)

Kia America is seeking a Retail Marketing Analyst in a management trainee role designed to develop future District Managers. The position supports regional advertising, marketing, promotions, incentive programs, reporting, digital marketing activities, and communication with dealers and regional teams.

What you'll do:

• Assist Retail Marketing Manager with the coordination of all advertising programs and activities, including dealer marketing group meetings, DAS and regional marketing stimulation fund tracking
• Prepare and distribute regional reports to monitor sales, digital KPIs/sales, marketing, customer satisfaction, and training activities
• Ad-hoc projects as requested by regional management
• Administration of regional promotions, auto shows, training and incentive programs
• Administer special incentive programs, including the communication of all regional marketing and incentive programs to dealers, DSM’s, regional and corporate staff, monitoring of payments, and enforcing policies and procedures with dealers
• Assist and administer Digital Marketing & Advertising, digital communications and digital education activities for Regional Management, Field Staff and dealers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's or equivalent work experience required
• 0-3 years' work or internship experience required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• High level of organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Strong PC knowledge in Windows-based environment to include MS Office software with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to assist with regional decisions pertaining to special incentives and incentive exceptions based on KUS's Sales Policies and Procedures
• Wholesale automotive, merchandising, marketing or advertising experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Hands-on training and exposure to all areas of Regional operations
• A path for career growth
• Long-term development toward future District Manager roles