Incentive Planning Specialist
Irvine, CA, US, 92606
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 Summary
Under the direction of the Incentive Planning & Analysis Manager, the Incentive Planning Specialist will coordinate the development and distribution of timely and relevant incentives reports and analyses to provide understanding of KUS and competitors’ incentive action and performance. This includes effective use of business intelligence resources and understanding of competitors’ incentive programs.
This position assists in the development, communication, and analysis of incentive program, collaborates closely with Kia Finance America (KFA) on subvented lease and loan programs, provides residual values analysis for competitive segments, and also works on ad hoc reports and support executive presentation as needed.
To be successful, the Incentives Planning Specialist must have strong financial analysis skill, able to work with complex pricing models, be familiar with automotive industry data and must be highly capable of collect, screen, organize, and analyze the data effectively and efficiently. This is a key support position that will ensure a timely and accurate incentive reporting and program proposal for KUS executive management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1st Priority - 40%
Competitive Incentives -- Monitor, analyze and report on competitive incentives for assigned brands in all segments where Kia competes including regional variations. Identify models and markets where KUS actions might be needed.
2nd Priority - 10%
Monthly Incentive Programs -- Assist with KUS Incentive Planning processes including development of incentive programs for approval.
3rd Priority - 15%
KFA Relationship -- Facilitate an efficient and effective working relationship between KUS and KFA including review of bulletins, data feed of offers to KIAs, and analysis of invoice content. Provide management reports on KFA penetration.
4th Priority - 20%
Program Communication -- Communicate programs to Dealers, Regions and Marketing in a timely and accurate manner. Includes review of program announcements for accuracy, and distribution of program information for dealers, regions and marketing.
5th Priority - 15%
Support/Ad-hoc -- Provide support to department management and executive staff of Sales and Marketing in all planned and ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications/Education
Education:
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent experience.
- MBA preferred.
Overall Related Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience in a corporate environment
Directly Related Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Sales planning or Incentive planning within a corporate setting preferred
Job Requirement
- 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
Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required
- Strong analytical skills and ability to create various reports and prepare presentations
- High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Proficiency with SAP and other industry data query tools (MicroStrategy, JD Power PIN Explorer, IHS Polk, Urban Science, Motor Intelligence) is preferred
- Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
- Strong PowerPoint presentation development skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and SharePoint is preferred
Problem Solving/Decision Making
- Must be self-motivated and be able to solve day-to-day / positional situations.
- Provide solutions for issues that arise based upon system functionality, program guidelines, and standard practices. Must also be well organized.
Competencies
- Care for People
- Chase Excellence Every Day
- Dare to Push Boundaries
- Empower People to Act
- Move Further Together
Pay Range
$67,927 ~ $91,147
Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS 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. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS 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.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles