Retailer Business Specialist

ABOUT SUBARU

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Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability.

With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product.

We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table.

Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.

SUMMARY

Supports the initiatives of the National Market Development Department, including Market Development Funding program tracking, retailer financial statement data quality initiatives, and data analysis in support of strategic plan development.

The Market Development Department plays an integral role in developing and maintaining Subaru of America's (SOA's) brand image for all retailers in the continental United States.

The department establishes minimum standards for the retail environment based on retailer operations and customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES


* Leads the payment process for Market Development Funding Initiatives by conducting verification and review of invoices and confirming that criteria is met prior to payment.

This involves deciphering and interpreting financial agreements and making financial determinations based on these interpretations.


* Mines data from multiple sources to build tracking spreadsheets for the payment process, such as average construction costs by category and/or spending in various categories divided by Region, Zone, or national area.


* Creates Market Development Financial Agreements and establishes these agreements within the proper platforms for accurate tracking.

Analyzes system performance parameters to obtain data from various sources to build a unified platform for Financial Agreement status tracking over multiple years for each Region.


* Determines solutions and develops ways to ensure data integrity and workability by supporting the conversion of the Market Development database from Access to Qlik.


* Performs data analysis to support strategic plan development.


* Records, maintains, and reconciles intra-Regional and Market Development department tracking measures, to include tracking of benchmark dates for each retailer facility addendum for brand dedication to avoid legal penalties and ensure proper disbursal of funds.


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