Assistant Manager, Sales Operations - Marine

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Alpharetta seeks an Assistant Manager Business Operations to support strategic decisions through data-driven insights across pricing and business analytics. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing revenue through effective program management. Candidates should have a business degree and three years of relevant experience, with strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and communication skills. Fluency in both English and Japanese is required. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and customer value.

Qualifications

• Three years of Business Operations experience, preferably with Marine focus.
• Experience in sales or business management is needed.
• Ability to manage people and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pricing strategies across product lines and services.
• Assist in designing and tracking promotional programs.
• Manage forecasting models for sales and customer demand.
• Analyze large datasets for strategic decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Fluency in English

Fluency in Japanese

Education

Four year college degree in business or equivalent

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose The Assistant Manager Business Operations supports strategic and tactical decision making by delivering data driven insights across pricing, program performance, forecasting, promotions, and business analytics. This role ensures accurate financial planning, effective program execution, and optimized pricing strategies to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer value. The position acts as a key liaison between cross functional teams to align analytical outputs with business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Pricing Strategy and Execution

• Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies across product lines and services
• Conduct competitive pricing analysis and market research to inform pricing decisions
• Monitor pricing performance and recommend adjustments to optimize revenue and margin

Program Management

• Assist in the design, rollout, and performance tracking of promotional and incentive programs
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance teams to ensure program alignment with business goals
• Evaluate program effectiveness using KPIs and provide actionable insights for improvement

Forecasting and Planning

• Manage the Seihan position as it pertains to forecasting models for sales, revenue, and customer demand
• Partner with the Operations Division Manager to align forecasts with budget planning and inventory management
• Identify trends and variances and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities

Business Analytics and Reporting

• Analyze large datasets to uncover insights that drive strategic decisions
• Create and manage dashboards and reports to communicate performance metrics to stakeholders
• Support ad hoc analysis requests from leadership and cross functional teams

Industry and Market Support

• Support the business interests of Honda Marine globally by doing on the spot, attending trade shows, seeking industry knowledge, and bringing insights back to the Marine Group

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Four year college degree in business or equivalent

Minimum Experience

• Comprehensive Microsoft Office skills with significant emphasis on Excel and SAP
• Power BI experience is highly preferred
• Three years of Business Operations experience with Marine focus preferred
• Three years of experience in sales or business management
• Ability to manage people and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Fluent in both English and Japanese

Other Job Specific Skills

• Strong communication skills including presenting, reporting, meeting facilitation, and influencing others
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and decision making skills

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.