Mobility Operations Manager

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

Summary

The main responsibility of this position is to support the development of additional sales channels for new and used vehicles as well as support the customer satisfaction initiatives for KUS. Successful execution of this role will yield increase sales volume in retail, fleet, and remarketing sales channels, while helping establish and identify future mobility opportunities for Kia.

This position will work with Fleet, CPO, Finance, Product Planning, Incentives, Remarketing, New Vehicle (retail), Distribution, Regional offices & district managers and Service in the coordination of programs and initiatives supporting multiple sales channels.  Additionally, this position will focus on the execution of existing mobility programs collaborating with dealers and program partners. This role will also be expected to contribute to future mobility strategies, and identification of potential new areas of opportunity aimed at future growth.

This position will also support special projects undertaken by the Mobility & Remarketing department.

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 35%

Implement, manage, and grow existing mobility programs that directly impact new and used vehicle sales. Programs include KSRP, fleet, gig driver platforms, and KFA.

2nd Priority - 35%

Implement, manage, and grow new mobility  programs that directly impact vehicle sales through several existing and future channels.

3rd Priority - 15%

Department lead on the execution of existing and new mobility programs.    Manage reporting and analysis for new and existing mobility programs. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to dealers through the collaboration with regional field team members.

4th Priority - 15%

Collaborate with other team members and divisions to maximize the impact of programs and program support for KUS

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent job experience in related field required.
• Master’s degree a plus.

Overall Experience

Directly Related Experience

Skills

High level of proficiency in verbal, written and electronic communications.

Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze several sources of data and interpret / incorporate into action plans.

Problem identification, solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficiency in KUS and other internal systems including Autoway, KDealer, WebDCS, LDAR & SAP a plus.

Competencies

CHALLENGE - Solving Complex Problems

COLLABORATION - Building and Supporting Teams

CUSTOMER - Serving Customers

GLOBALITY - Showing Community and Social Responsibility

PEOPLE - Interacting with People at Different Levels

Pay Range

101,964 - $141,747.57

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.

Salary : $101,964 - $141,748