Manager, Retail Incentive Planning & Strategy

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Hyundai Motor America is seeking a seasoned Incentive Planning Manager in Fountain Valley, CA. You will lead competitive analysis, budgeting, and incentive scenarios for the Hyundai EV model line and coordinate with Sales and regional offices.

You will drive governance inputs, consolidate data, prepare executive-ready slides, and manage a small team. Strong budgeting, Excel/PowerPoint, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Six or more years of experience with automotive/automotive-related focus on quantitative and competitive analyses.
• Auto lending experience preferred.
• Two to three years of supervisory experience desired.
• Experienced in managing large financial budgets.
• Excellent operations management skills, with working knowledge of C&I activities a plus.
• Experienced in managing teams to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to structure presentations for senior management.
• Good analytical skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Incentive Planning function at Hyundai Motor America (HMA), including Competitive Analysis, Budget Forecasting, and Incentive Scenario Development.
• Manage Incentive Planning and Budgeting for the EV model line.
• Gather and Manage input and recommendations from Sales and HMA Regional Offices on future incentive programs.
• Collaborate with Regional Offices to determine the most efficient Program Spend.
• Participate in Incentive Budget Planning and ensure accuracy.
• Manage Inputs for Monthly Governance processes, including consolidation of competitive data and preliminary pricing for HMF Retail and Lease Programs.
• Preparation of PowerPoint slides and coordination with Product Line Management teams on incentive recommendations.
• Manage HMA Budget Forecasting Process with input from Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF).
• Manage validation of HMF subvention retail and lease programs and authorize payment to HMF.
• Maintain competitive data sources and subject matter expertise on all competitive incentive programs at the regional level.
• Communicate with Sales on Incentive Program Performance. Make recommendations for improvements and optimization of current programs.
• Manage direct reports, coach and develop staff, allocate workload and budget; align with company goals.
• Use advanced knowledge to support ad hoc requests from HMC and various departments.
• Route HMF APR & Lease subvention payments.
• Initiate PO requests for various competitive data vendors.
• Hiring and performance evaluations for direct reports.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Programming languages

Operations management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: Fountain Valley, CA, US 92708

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career - you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals.

WORK MODEL

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the Incentive Planning function at Hyundai Motor America (HMA), including Competitive Analysis, Budget Forecasting, and Incentive Scenario Development.
• Manage Incentive Planning and Budgeting for the EV model line.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Gather and Manage input and recommendations from Sales and HMA Regional Offices on future incentive programs.
• Collaborate with Regional Offices to determine the most efficient Program Spend.
• Participate in Incentive Budget Planning and ensure accuracy.
• Manage Inputs for Monthly Governance processes, including:
  • Consolidation of Competitive Data.
  • Preliminary pricing for HMF Retail and Lease Programs.
  • Preparation of PowerPoint slides and coordination with Product Line Management teams on incentive recommendations
• Manage HMA Budget Forecasting Process with input from Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF).
• Manage validation of HMF subvention retail and lease programs and authorize payment to HMF.
• Maintain competitive data sources and subject matter expertise on all competitive incentive programs at the regional level.
• Communicate with Sales on Incentive Program Performance. Make recommendations for improvements and optimization of current programs.
• Manage direct reports, effectively coach, counsel, and develop staff. Utilize the diverse talents of the staff by efficiently managing staff's time, materials and budget while focusing on the goals and vision of the company.
• Use advanced knowledge to support ad hoc requests from HMC and various departments.
• Manage direct reports allocating workload and providing guidance.
• Route HMF APR & Lease subvention payments.
• Initiate PO requests for various competitive data vendors.
• Hiring and performance evaluations for direct reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Six or more years of experience of which at least two years of directly related experience in automotive/automotive related with focus on quantitative and competitive analyses.
• Auto lending experience preferred.
• Two to three years of supervisory experience desired.
• Experienced in managing large financial budgets.
• Excellent operations management skills, with working knowledge of C&I activities a plus.
• Experienced in managing teams to work well under pressure and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to structure presentations for senior management.
• Good analytical skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and programming languages

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance).
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program - eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Vacation and sicktime off
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (support)
• Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
• External Training and Development Programs
• Compensation Range: $91,000.00 - $130,000.00 annual base salary

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.