Volkswagen Group is hiring a Region Operations & Distribution Specialist to support automotive sales operations with a focus on retail and distribution analysis. This role is designed to build expertise leading to a future dealer-facing field role or corporate senior specialist position. You will analyze data, create reports and presentations for business decisions, and support regional strategy in Southern CA.

What You'll Do

Support SDRO/RVP in data analysis, region presentation development, and ad hoc assignments.
Assist in the development and execution of regional incentive programs for New and CPO vehicles.
Assist SOM/SDRO in the comprehensive monthly go-to-market strategy, including coordination of monthly dealership kick-off calls.
Coordinate and communicate monthly/weekly forecasts for New and Pre-owned business.
Manage budgeting and tracking of the purple folder process and region/area dealer incentives.
Provide monthly accounting of the region budget including tracking, analysis, and forecasting.
Collaborate across regions to improve processes, planning, and advanced use of digital tools.
Support and educate region colleagues with training for digital reporting tools like Tableau.
Manage the creation & distribution of Region communications to Dealers and Field teams.
Support region-level events including annual Region meetings, bi-annual Dealer sales meetings, and incentive trips.
Act as the key liaison to the region field team on distribution topics including allocation, availability, ordering, and transportation.
Support the RSOM with reporting and analysis of sales performance metrics with an emphasis on distribution topics.
Manage all preparation and publishing of the dealer allocation process to the field teams each month.
Provide management with reports and presentations on vehicle ordering/allocation status and provide new model launch support.
Handle KPI tracking and ad hoc sales, inventory, and forecast reporting.
Conduct detailed inventory and build analysis and provide port installed accessory support.
Produce registration, sales effectiveness, and market share reporting and analysis.
Manage 5-Star and loyalty reporting and analysis.
Provide daily sales and month-end reporting primarily via Tableau and manage area-level incentive programs.

What We're Looking For

4–6 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field.
Proven analytical skills with the ability to understand, organize, and present complex data.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills across multiple platforms.
Cross-functional collaboration skills among multiple work groups including Region, Field, HQ, and Dealers.
Problem-solving skills for analyzing complex problems and providing effective solutions.
Resource management skills for optimizing time, data, and budget resources.
Creative thinking skills to develop innovative reporting and analysis methods.
Strong organization skills, including time management, follow-up, and deadline orientation.
Meeting planning skills for designing effective meetings while managing multiple inputs and vendors.
Expertise in the MS Office Suite.
Ability to work full-time in the Audi Region with occasional travel to region, national, and dealer meetings.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business analytics.
Expertise in database tools such as Business Objects, SQL, and Tableau.
Background in or knowledge of the Automotive Industry.
Understanding and application knowledge of Salesforce.

Technical Stack

MS Office Suite
Tableau
Business Objects
SQL
Salesforce

Team & Environment

This role provides critical support across all departments with a primary focus on retail and distribution topics, with a strong dotted line to RSOM. You will report to the SDRO or RVP.

Work Mode

This is a full-time position located in Southern CA. The role requires occasional travel to region and national meetings, as well as dealer meetings.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.