Asst. Manager - Market Planning (Rotational)

Asst. Manager - Market Planning (Rotational)

Location: Torrance, CA
Workstyle: Hybrid (40% Remote)

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 which 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!

About this Position:

In this role, you will be responsible to assist the Market Planning Manager in the completion of “market review” (market studies and NCRs) that help determine the proper number and placement of Honda and Acura dealers in the various markets throughout the U.S. You will also create presentations supporting the conclusions of these studies and present them to Sr. Executive Management and dealers.

This is a rotational position designed to develop the necessary skills and background leading to a field management position.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete data requests from Sr. Executive Management and the field Sales operations

• Participate in the review of Market Representation packages

• Complete assigned number of “In Field” and “In House” Market studies

• Analyze the dealer optimal locations, ensure NCRs are prepared for signature within 5 working days

• Coordinate the development of sales and registration data that is usable, informative, and timely

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• Must have experience in Honda/Acura automobile field sales

• Experience in analyzing all types of market data

• Experience interacting with differing levels of management

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Business/Marketing or equivalent work experience

Desired skills:

• MS Office skills with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong computer skills

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle: Hybrid (40% Remote)

• Travel: 25%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary: $91,200 - $136,800

o Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

• Annual Bonus

• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days

• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

• Relocation assistance

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities

• Career mobility

• Education reimbursement for continued learning

• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program

• Community service and engagement programs

• Product programs

• Free drinks onsite

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.