Business Associate - Star Program (18 Months)

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Our Corporate Headquarters, located in Richmond Hill, is looking for a Business Associate to be part of our Rotational Program - STAR (Specialized Training and Reassignment) Program. In this program, you will be exposed to three different departments: Brand Management, National Sales and Aftersales. The STAR program will create a collaborative talent pool of multidisciplinary professionals who will undergo cross functional trainings for a period of 18 months. Six months will be spent in each of the three departments to understand the core competencies of these business functions. Upon completion of the program STAR graduates will have a holistic understanding of the automotive industry. The STAR program will strive to ensure that learning activities are cohesive, purposeful, and relevant to the associate’s long-term aspirations within the automotive space.
The start date for the successful incumbent will be September 5th, 2023.
Key responsibilities in the Sales department include:

• Tracking of BMW Group Canada sales program effectiveness and generation of management reports
• Other duties of a general or unspecified nature as may be required to achieve the overall effectiveness of BMW Group Canada as a whole
• Support Electric Mobility Manager in monthly sales reporting, administration of charging topics including home, public and retailer infrastructure, along with Federal and Provincial government applications for green plate and electric vehicle purchase incentives.
• Supporting the team by ensuring accurate and timely setup of BMW & MINI monthly sales incentive programs
• Supporting the team with day-to-day management of BMW Group Canada’s Retailer sales receivables

Key responsibilities in the Aftersales department include:

• Supporting the Business Development team with loose tire product planning and maintenance/development of Customer/Retailer sales/product support platforms
• Assisting with the administration, ordering and life cycle maintenance of our Customer Support agency operation vehicles.
• Producing sales reports using historical data and built-in assumptions to assist in product offering decisions for the Winter and Summer Wheel Kit Programs.
• Data collection from various sources for general sales reports, metrics and presentations as required
• Supporting the Customer Support Business Development team in validating product information for the Value Service Package program, Wheel Program and other matrices found in product/service detailed programs
• Supporting with the successful execution of special edition vehicle planning which involves Accessory products.

Key responsibilities in the Brand Management department include:

• Providing assistance in the creation of agency briefs, and the facilitation of agency/partner meetings at BMW Group Canada headquarters and various agency partner locations in Toronto
• Liase with agencies and BMW AG for Media pool/DAM assets
• Provide assistance with the management, tracking and deployment of promotional incentives
• Creation of campaign reports by aggregating a variety of data sources and organizing results to help inform campaign planning activities
• Management of small-scale projects and campaigns are required

Qualification:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and a member of a team
• Completed a Master’s degree or diploma with focus on Business; preferably in Business Administration (MBA)
• French/German language skills will be considered an asset
• Coding experience in data processing, aggregation and database management is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledge in visualization programs such as, Tableau or Microsoft Power BI will be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Full G Driver’s License is required

Benefits of working at BMW Group Canada include:

• Cutting edge of innovation and creativity
• Incredible BMW MINI employee vehicle program
• Flexible working models**
• World-class office space
• Highly competitive compensation
• Enjoy fresh meals in our amazing fully staffed and subsidized onsite cafeteria
• Energize at our fully loaded coffee/tea bar
• An award winning culture

BMW Group Canada is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team of associates and creating an inclusive environment. BMW Group Canada does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law. BMW has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, or you would like to learn more about our Accessibility policies, provide feedback or request documentation, please contact [email protected].

• We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure. To be eligible for this role, candidates are expected to work from our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario three times in a week.