Analyst, Dealer Operations

Job Description

**Please note that this is a work from home, remote role, with the expectation to meet in person 2-3 times per month in the Calgary, Alberta area**

The Dealer Operations Analyst is an exciting developmental position to learn the diverse business acumen of an automotive OE and its’ role in directly guiding the activities of our retail outlets (Dealers).

The successful candidate is responsible for supporting operational needs to strengthen and support the Honda brand while ensuring attainment of key performance programs, new vehicle allocation, dealership profitability, and customer satisfaction with a select group of dealers in Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba.

As the key contact for dealer communications, this individual will take lead in producing KPI reporting, provide support to Zone Management as well as administrative functions in the office as required., As a gateway to becoming a future fulltime member of our team, this is an excellent role to transition into a future Dealer Operations Manager.

The Dealer Operations Analyst will complete majority of their work via virtual contact to ensure the overall objectives of Honda are achieved. Incumbent will have the opportunity to travel in person to meet in-dealership management teams to establish communication and working knowledge of their market as well as National Brand events as scheduled.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• You bring a passion for learning and desire to help support continuous improvement
• A great team awaits you that will support your own growth and gaining knowledge as the industry enters a period of generational transformation.
• You’ll be leading your dealers in the adoption of business tools and creating a top tier automotive network for the Brand.
• Developing and reporting on key business metrics, your output is directly received and reviewed by the Sr Management of Honda Canada to help guide business plan decisions each week. A zest for high quality and ability to work with project timelines is important.
• After a morning of analyzing current business trends, you’ll switch into your marketing shoes to build excitement on new product launches. Working with the Dealer Advertising Association to enhance showroom tools, POP, and showcasing competitive product advantages.
• Round out your day by collaborating with peers in Dealer Development, Honda Financial Services, Motorcycle/Power Equipment, Acura and Fixed Operations all sharing the same Zone office or with your supportive Pacific Zone counterpart in Vancouver.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed post-secondary education specializing in Business or Automotive
• Intermediate PC skills with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau.
• Must entail strong presentation and communication skills. Written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to travel on occasion within Canada and must hold valid Driver’s License
• Must be results-oriented.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships within Honda North America as well as all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Several years’ experience in the automotive field, or an equivalent experience in logistics, distribution, analytics.
• Knowledge of Honda products and current industry conditions
• Desire to grow into future field roles and opportunities that may require relocation

Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at accessibility@honda.ca or call (905) 888-4331.