Senior Manager Market Management (all genders welcome)

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We have an exciting opportunity as:

Senior Manager Market Management (all genders welcome) at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job mission:
The Senior Manager Market Management drives the optimization of sales performance across regional markets. This role is critical in identifying market opportunities, aligning local initiatives with corporate strategy, and supporting operational excellence. Collaborating closely with the General Manager Sales Operation Subsidiaries, the Senior Manager ensures markets are empowered to achieve sales targets effectively.

Your responsibilities:

Sales Performance Optimization:

• Identify sales growth opportunities and risks within regional markets.
• Collaborate with regional and local teams to develop and implement tailored sales initiatives.
• Provide targeted support to ensure the effective execution of sales programs and campaigns.
• Evaluate market performance and recommend actions to achieve KPIs.

Operational Market Guidance:

• Support local markets with expert guidance, aligning efforts with corporate strategies.
• Implement best practices to improve market performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on assistance in developing market-specific sales plans.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a key interface between local markets and headquarters, ensuring clear communication of priorities.
• Support decision-making by sharing insights and recommendations based on market needs.
• Foster collaboration among regional and local teams to achieve shared objectives.

Your talents:

Education:

• University degree (Master’s level preferred, but not mandatory).

Experience:

• 5+ years in the automotive industry.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in a sales support or operational role.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and dealer/NSC operations.
• Proven experience in implementing sales programs and identifying growth opportunities.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on meeting targets and deadlines.

Skills:

• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to drive and support market improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying actionable solutions.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments and shifting priorities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to build strong working relationships across regions.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to more than 40 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from more than 40 nations
• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.
• Developing new frameworks and solutions
• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute
• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.