Car Dealer Specialist

Requisition ID: 124693 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

The Car Dealer Specialist is a dedicated resource/primary interface between the Customer and the Car Dealership.

Their main objectives include executing business strategy for both Sell In and Sell Out while ensuring profitable growth in margin and share of account within the Car Dealer channel.

This role is also responsible for the execution of the Car Dealer Channel Business Plan (which includes updating/monitoring assortment, new product execution, pricing and programs).

The incumbent will accomplish this by facilitating training/development of Dealership Drive Lane associates and hold responsibility for the day-to- day relationship with various business owners.

Primary Responsibilities #LI-JK1

• Responsible for the development/execution of category business planning with the customer (including the selling of assortment, new product execution, pricing, in-store merchandising and promote plans in the achievement of scorecard targets). Work closely with vehicle manufacturer Field Managers to integrate their initiatives into their own business plan. Interact with local car dealer distributors (ADAMs) for product screen and Sell-In/Sell-Out activities. 
• Utilize the resources of the Business Insight Analyst/Category and Best Practices Team to develop an approach to business planning - Bringing additional value to each customer (for their business partnership).
• Develop strategic solutions to assort key lines and drive profitable growth (with assigned customers). Key drivers are identifying opportunities, strategic pricing, promotion and supply.
• Develop relationships with Customer teams. Work with internal teams (ex. Supply Chain, Finance, Categories, etc.) to meet customer service goals.  
• Provide reporting/feedback to Akron management regarding business matters and the needs of the Sell In/Sell Out team. Conduct learning/development sessions to diversify/cross-train associates.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree on related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience on similar roles.
• Experience in Customer Development/Support/Sales.
• Exposure to multiple channels/facets of the organization – Desired.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills to gather/assess information - Then draw appropriate conclusions.
• Problems are varied - Requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation then resolved using knowledge, skills and general business principles/practices.
• Advanced (verbal/written) communication skills are necessary (to present programs, create/submit written reports, write emails and tailor communications) to effectively reach any audience 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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