Retail Marketing Trainee: Path to District Manager

Kia Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Corp. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Retail Marketing Manager Trainee to assist with planning, organizing, and prioritizing regional marketing, advertising, and promotional activities in line with corporate goals.

The role offers hands-on training and a path toward managing district operations, including potential field travel and relocation. You will interface with dealers, DSMs, regional staff, and corporate teams to implement incentive programs and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience required.
• 0-3 years’ work or internship experience required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by company.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Marketing Manager with advertising program coordination.
• Prepare and distribute regional reports on sales, digital KPIs, marketing, and training.
• Handle ad-hoc regional projects as requested by regional management.
• Administer regional promotions, auto shows, training and incentive programs.
• Manage special incentive programs, including dealer communications and payments.
• Support Digital Marketing and advertising for regional management and field staff.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

People empowerment

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kia Corp. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Retail Marketing Manager Trainee to assist with planning, organizing, and prioritizing regional marketing, advertising, and promotional activities in line with corporate goals.

The role offers hands-on training and a path toward managing district operations, including potential field travel and relocation. You will interface with dealers, DSMs, regional staff, and corporate teams to implement incentive programs and communications.