Senior Associate, Retail Incentives Planning & Strategy
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, we invite you to apply online today.
WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We are seeking a highly analytical Senior Associate, Retail Incentives Planning & Strategy to support data-driven decision-making across sales and incentives performance. This role plays a key part in evaluating incentive effectiveness, monitoring competitive programs, and delivering insights that inform strategic planning.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets, building reports and dashboards, and translating complex data into actionable business recommendations.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Data Analysis & Insights
- Aggregate, analyze, and interpret sales, incentives, and industry data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to support business decision-making.
- Provide recommendations to enhance incentive performance and competitiveness.
Forecasting & Budget Management
- Manage monthly forecasts using utilization rates and cost data.
- Support budget tracking, accruals, and financial planning activities.
- Monitor and reconcile incentive spending against budget targets.
Competitive & Market Analysis
- Track and evaluate competitor incentive programs at national and regional levels.
- Analyze third-party data sources (e.g., JD Power PIN) to benchmark performance.
- Deliver insights to support incentive strategy optimization.
Reporting & Visualization
- Develop and deliver KPI reporting and dashboards using tools such as Excel and Tableau.
- Prepare executive-ready presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Translate data findings into clear, actionable business narratives.
Program Planning
- Support development and costing of ad hoc incentive programs.
- Measure and evaluate effectiveness of existing programs.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Four or more years of experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., modeling, data analysis).
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Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
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Ability to communicate insights clearly through presentations and reports.
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Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.
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Familar with tools such as Python, Alteryx, PIN Navigator, PIN Explorer, and Market Scan is a plus.
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 sick time 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: $63,800.00 - $88,000.00 annual base salary
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
