Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Analyze and thoroughly understand current operational processes within the Used Car Business (e.g., procurement, vehicle reconditioning, sales, after sales, CRM). - Design, develop, and document clear, efficient, and scalable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all operational stages. - Continuously review and update SOPs to ensure seamless operations, minimize errors, and enhance overall efficiency and compliance. - Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to relevant staff to ensure proper understanding and adherence to established SOPs. - Plan, execute, and optimize comprehensive online marketing strategies for the Used Car Business (e.g., SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Online Classifieds, Email Marketing). - Analyze the performance of online marketing campaigns, leveraging data to improve Return on Investment (ROI) and conversion rates. - Manage and optimize the Used Car Business's online presence (company website, online car platforms, social media channels) to maximize brand visibility and reach target audiences. - Identify and develop new, high-quality lead generation channels for used cars (e.g., collaboration with New Car Sales for trade-ins, building relationships with fleet companies). - Track and analyze lead data to improve lead-to-sale conversion rates. - Conduct in-depth analysis of operational data and business performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). - Propose and present innovative ideas and actionable recommendations for improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing revenue. - Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Used Car Business regularly, providing insights and actionable reports. - Stay abreast of used car market trends, competitor activities, and emerging innovations in the automotive industry to inform business strategies. - Actively contribute to the development of short-term and long-term business plans and strategic initiatives for the Used Car Section. - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and external stakeholders. - Other assigned tasks
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience > - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field. - At least 5 years of experience in Business Development in the automotive industry - Proven ability to analyse business data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and make strategic recommendations. - Advanced skills in Excel - Conversational high (To communicate internally, email, documents, reports and presentations) - Able to work under pressure <Preferable Skill / Experience> - Experience in a Japanese company - Advanced skills in Power BI Proficiency - Able to read and interpret balance sheets is preferable - Strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to build financial models to forecast performance and assess the impact of new initiatives is preferable - TOEIC score at least 550 or IELTS 5.5.