Senior Manager, Product Performance & Strategy - Car & Entry (CUVs)
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
The Senior Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, market share, and profitability for Hyundai’s Elantra, Sonata, Kona, and Venue models.
This role leads the development and execution of national and regional sales strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize inventory mix, pricing, incentives, and marketing effectiveness. The department collaborates cross-functionally to align product planning, dealer engagement, and go-to-market strategies, while continuously monitoring competitive activity and segment dynamics. This position ensures business plan targets are met and new product launches are executed with strategic precision.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Analyze vehicle performance vs. objectives and present insights to executive leadership.
- Lead vehicle positioning strategies and define Key Selling Points (KSPs).
- Provide strategic input for product planning to meet market needs.
- Collaborate on marketing to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Work with teams to optimize incentives, pricing, and revenue opportunities.
- Validate financial impact of strategic recommendations.
- Coordinate with Distribution to manage inventory mix and production pipeline.
- Partner with Sales Operations to align on go-to-market plans and field strategies.
- Help set business objectives and identify key programs to achieve them.
- Lead Launch Committee Meetings for new product readiness and alignment.
- Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
- Build business cases for product performance improvements.
- Lead cross-functional teams and manage strategic projects.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Eight or more years of professional experience at a manufacturer/distributor of consumer products with direct product responsibilities (planning, pricing, marketing, incentives, distribution, and/or sales).
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Automotive industry experience is preferred.
- Cross-functional project management experience is required.
- Extensive data analysis experience and data visualization expertise required.
- Ability to simplify complex issues, develop a compelling point of view, and persuasively make case for change leading to action.
- Experience with PIN, Maritz, GfK, IHS/Polk, Strategic Vision, Ace Metrix, Tableau, etc. studies/tools is a plus.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Compensation Range: $107,800 - $154,000 annual base salary
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
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
- Physical requirements: Normal office duties.
- Travel requirements: Occasional travel.
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
