Senior Planner Regional Incentives

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time

Degree Level: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

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The Sr. Analyst, Regional Incentives will play a critical role in driving high-ROI, localized incentive strategies that support growth and profitability at the regional and DMA levels. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with Chief Marketing Managers (CMMs), regional sales and marketing teams, data & analytics teams, and Finance and Sales Finance teams. The Sr. Analyst will be responsible for analyzing past tactics, identifying opportunities for improvement, and presenting business cases for future impactful incentive tactics on a recurring basis.

A Day in the Life:

• Collaborate with CMMs, Finance, regional sales and marketing teams, and other stakeholders to design and coordinate incentive strategies tailored to regional and DMA needs, focusing on growth and ROI.

• Develop and manage a communication cadence between national HQ C&I and regional teams to identify localized opportunities and problem areas.

• Conduct monthly analysis of incentive tactics to establish a recirculating business intelligence system, determining what strategies are most effective.

• Present fact-based business cases for significant incentive deployments, including ROI analysis from profit and volume impact perspectives.

• Perform financial and operational evaluations to guide the implementation of incentive tactics and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.

• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to use tools such as Tableau and Excel for data visualization and insight generation.

• Ensure alignment between regional incentives and corporate objectives through regular reporting and stakeholder engagement.

• As necessary, perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking for:

• Strong business and financial acumen with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Knowledge of pricing and incentives; experience in automotive or dealer organizations is highly preferred.

• Ability to present recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders from various functional organizations and to co-create final recommendations with the executive leadership team.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into actionable insights.

• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Years of Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, pricing, incentives, planning or a related field.

• Experience in automotive or with dealer networks is a strong advantage.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and present to senior leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Business, Finance, Marketing, or Data Analytics).

Specific Course/Certifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Tableau.

• Proficiency in data tools such as Tableau and Excel; Python is a plus.

Travel Required?

N/A

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Senior Analyst at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.                                                                                                                  

Autonomy and Impact: You’ll have real autonomy to drive changes in the business and the opportunity to develop and expand your skills. From day one you’ll have responsibility to tackle problems and use your unique problem-solving approach with support from your team to solve challenges across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). https://publications.livewellatnissan.com/wp-content/uploads/Nissan-2024-RecruitmentOverview.pdf      

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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.

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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.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.