Regional Sales Operations Analyst 1

Location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job Schedule: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

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We are currently looking for a Regional Sales Operations Analyst 1 to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

Leads the tracking of vehicle sales for an assigned region.  Assists in communication of district sales objectives and other regional and national initiatives to DOMs, FOMs and AGMs.  Reports sales-related information and works with other regional staff to correlate results.  Assists Vehicle Operations Manager in promoting revenue enhancing programs in dealerships such as rentals and Certified Pre Owned (CPO).   

A Day in the Life:

Tracks sales-related information including retail sales and wholesale assignments. Analyzes and reports sales information to national management, regional management, and regional staff.   Conducts special projects and ad-hoc reporting and analysis for regional and national management. Communicates program rules relating to national incentive compensation programs for DOM, FOM and AGM. Tracks and communicates progress to motivate and inform participants.  Communicates final numbers to national departments for payment calculations.   Coordinates with national Sales Operations on final payments and notifies participants of final results.  Serves as point of contact for dealerships on rules, effective dates, payments, etc. Assists in driving sales objectives for the rental, CPO and other similar revenue enhancing dealership programs through communications with DOMs and AGMs. Tracks promotion, communication and implementation of programs.  Tracks registration and completion of required training and reports certification status and progress to management.  May also participate in training and informational meetings.  Assists Regional Vehicle Operations Manager in coordination of sales training program events for dealership personnel. Arranges with vendor services or headquarter training office for centralized regional training events. Coordinates Corporate Training Office activities; Communicates with dealership personnel regarding training opportunities directly and through periodic written communications.  Reviews billings to ensure proper vendor charges related to training events. Assists Regional Vehicle Operations Manager in organizing DOM sales meetings, dealer meetings and dealer incentive trip awards. Interfaces with hotels and travel companies regarding meeting arrangements. Coordinates participation and logistics relating to regional auto shows. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required. 

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of Marketing and Sales experience, previous experience at the specialist level in Consumer Affairs, Sales Operations, Distribution, Market Representation or Marketing is preferred. Previous sales or dealership contact experience is a plus.

Job Abilities & Skill:

• General understanding of new vehicle, CPO and rental programs and their value to increase customer loyalty and drive vehicle sales.
• Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products. Additional knowledge of sales related systems.
• Ability to prioritize own schedules and organize workload effectively with general daily supervision.
• Ability to function effectively and remain productive in an office environment.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Attentive to others opinions and perspectives.
• Result driven even in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Ability to present ideas and analysis in an effective manner.
• Ability to understand the complexities of situations and solicit assistance from others as needed.
• Excellent communication skills with high attention to detail and analytical mindset. Adaptable and results focused with the ability to work in fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• Passion for the automotive industry with a desire to pursue a Field Sales (DOM/FOM) career path at Nissan. Must be open to future relocation.

Physical Requirements

Travel:
Less than 25% day and overnight domestic travel.       

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.