Drop Ship Marketing Specialist

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 time off starting at 14 days per year. 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

Summary

This position acts as a support function to the Merchandising & Promotions Manager for KUS parts and accessory sales and merchandising programs, DIO accessory marketing programs and material, and vendor drop ship programs. Assignments will include development of new drop ship programs, monthly sales reporting and tracking for all drop ship and marketing programs, as well as data research and analysis, program development, communications, writing copy, billing, and vendor supervision. It requires creativity to assist in the design and implementation of merchandising material and products, as well as advanced organizational skills to oversee on-time delivery of new product offerings. Also required are high levels of research, analytical, technical, and computer skills to properly oversee all aspects of marketing and drop ship programs and vendor to dealer billings. Automotive technical/mechanical knowledge is a plus.

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 50%

Leads the development and implementation of drop ship parts sales enhancement programs, as well as oversees all current and future drop ship programs. Oversees KUS’ current and future drop-ship vendor billing processes. This includes reports, variance studies, exception requests and handling, as well as dealer questions.

2nd Priority - 30%

Oversees DIO (Dealer Installed Options) accessory marketing and 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.

3rd Priority - 10%

Leads the development of fixed operations marketing programs as requested.

4th Priority - 10%

Provide Administrative support for budget and finance submissions for the department.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Overall Experience

Minimum 5+ years of automotive marketing or automotive marketing related business experience (automotive import experience desirable).

Preferred candidate would have experience in report creation and generation, billing, and accessory processes within a wholesale environment.

Directly Related Experience

Experience in management of vendors that handle automotive or related products is required.

Experience with product sales is required

Position Requirements:

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.

Skills

Advanced PC skills in a Windows environment (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.

Knowledge of electronic communication and data gathering/reporting methods is also needed.

A good general knowledge of statistical methodology as it relates to data collection and data management is required.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize projects.

Automotive technical/mechanical knowledge a plus

Competencies

CHALLENGE - Solving Complex Problems

COLLABORATION - Building and Supporting Teams

CUSTOMER - Serving Customers

PEOPLE - Interacting with People at Different Levels

GLOBALITY - Showing Community and Social Responsibility

Pay Range

$63,106.00 - $82,212.00

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.

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