Strategic Dealer Network Lead – Planning & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly vehicle lease allowance

Holiday Pay

Vacation and sick time off

Healthcare insurance (medical, dental,

401(K) company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is seeking a strategic leader for Dealer Planning & Placement to drive market studies, network optimization, and governance across Hyundai and Genesis dealer networks. The role partners with multiple teams to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations and actions.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in automotive analytics or related fields, strong project management and vendor leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners while

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Geography/GIS, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• Six or more years of experience in the automotive industry (OEM, dealer, or automotive analytics/consulting) highly desirable.
• Market study, network planning, dealer placement, or franchise development experience highly desirable.
• Experience managing vendor or consultant relationships, deliverables, and budgets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape where Hyundai and Genesis grow next; provide analytical governance for dealer networks.
• Serve as hub between strategy, regions, Legal, and analytics partners; turn data into actionable recommendations.
• Influence long-term sales performance, customer reach, and dealer health across the network.
• Lead market studies from start to finish and manage cross-functional review processes.
• Deliver dealer-facing materials and manage timelines for reviews and actions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data management

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Vocabulary for executive briefings

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Geography/GIS, Data Analytics, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

AI tools

Job description

Hyundai Motor Company is seeking a strategic leader for Dealer Planning & Placement to drive market studies, network optimization, and governance across Hyundai and Genesis dealer networks. The role partners with multiple teams to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations and actions.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in automotive analytics or related fields, strong project management and vendor leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners while