Regional Sales Operations Analyst

Summary: Kia America is creating award-winning products and redefining value in the automotive industry. The Regional Sales Operations Analyst will support regional sales operations and assist District Sales Managers in achieving their objectives, with a focus on day-to-day operations and performance monitoring. 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required - 0-3 years' work or internship experience preferred- Analyst assignment - Knowledge of automotive manufacturers and/or distributors and their relationship with their dealers is a plus for 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) Required Skills: Analytical skills, Automotive industry knowledge Important Skills: PC skills Benefits: 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, Paid time off, Company lease and purchase programs, Company-wide holiday shutdown, Paid volunteer hours, Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California