Parts & Accessories Specialist (All genders welcome)

Parts & Accessories Specialist (All genders welcome)

Join the movement and find new inspiration. We have exciting opportunities for you in Parts & Accessories (M/F/D) at the Kia Italia in Milan, Italy. Kia is the fifth‑largest automotive company worldwide, founded in 1944. Our employees contribute diverse perspectives to innovative mobility solutions in a free and creative work environment.

The Parts & Accessories Specialist plays a key role in supporting both the operational and strategic management of the automotive parts business. This position is responsible for sales trend analysis, reporting, and coordination with Finance and Field teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, flexibility, and excellent communication abilities to facilitate collaboration across departments and with dealers.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the forecasting process for Parts & Accessories sales to meet assigned targets, aligned with overall strategy, and update it according to business requests.
  • Prepare periodic reports for internal teams, Finance, and the parts provider (Mobis).
  • Define individual dealer objectives based on assigned overall targets and support the Field team with performance analysis and communication.
• Sales Closing Process
  • Manage the monthly sales closing process.
  • Prepare and update reports for Finance, Management, Field, Dealers, and European HQ (KEU).
  • Availability during month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing periods.
• Sales Analysis
  • Conduct regular analysis of sales data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop action plans at both national and dealer level, to be shared with commercial planning teams and the Field team.
  • Support the Parts & Accessories Manager in Pricing Analysis.
• Reporting
  • Prepare daily, monthly, and ad‑hoc reports covering the entire parts business.
  • Improve current manual reporting, supporting new AI projects.
  • Monitor national and dealer‑level performance.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Economics or Engineering.
• 3+ years in the automotive industry, preferably in After Sales or commercial roles.
• Proficient in MS‑Office (especially Excel).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Good knowledge of Italian (spoken and written).
• Strong in sales data analysis, forecasting, and closing processes.
• Advanced Excel and BI skills, with exposure to AI tools.
• Excellent communicator, detail‑oriented, and effective in cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• Flexible hours.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week remote).
• 15 € meal voucher.
• Subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
• Recreational activities for employees.

Location

Kia Italia Head Office is based in the Pharo building in Milan, strategically located between Portello and CityLife. The building is a LEED Platinum‑certified office with energy and water efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions, and high‑quality indoor environments.

The offer is addressed to people of both genders in compliance with Legislative Decree n. 198/2006.

Interested candidates should send a detailed résumé providing explicit authorisation of Personal Data Treatment (GDPR – Regulation EU 679/2016). We also recommend mentioning whether a work permit/visa to live and work in the country of recruitment is required.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing