Associate Director, North America Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting
S&P Global
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Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: Southfield, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 20867418
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team: The S&P Global Mobility team leverages crucial insights derived from comprehensive automotive data. This enables us to provide our clients with a clear understanding of the market, expand their customer reach, and actively contribute to the future evolution of automotive mobility.
The Impact: In this role, you will be responsible for conducting and managing research and analysis on the light vehicle sales markets across North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico). Heading up a team of seasoned analysts, your role will include overseeing and preparing vehicle sales and sales-based powertrain forecasts and conveying this extensive knowledge to our clients.
What's in it for you: You will have the opportunity to join a diverse, multinational team spread across the globe, proficient in many different languages, leveraging experience from various industries. Our well-structured processes and dynamic team environment make each day an exciting adventure at work.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the maintenance, production, and enhancement of the S&P Global Mobility Light Vehicle Sales Forecasts for North America, alongside Sales-based Powertrain Forecasts for USA, and Canada.
Management of an experienced Americas forecast analyst team, based in multiple locations across North America.
Coordinate with global teams to integrate global economic and regulatory drivers, manufacturer intelligence, as well as sourcing patterns and auto industry trends.
Build and deliver presentations domestically and to international audiences concerning North American light vehicle sales markets and sales-based powertrain forecasts. Includes face-to-face interaction (in office and on the road) and virtual analytical support (Teams/zoom).
Represent S&P Global Mobility's interaction with customers, trade-associations, governments, and other stakeholders pertaining to automotive vehicle sales.
What We're Looking For: The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Statistics, Business, or a form of mechanical/electrical engineering. A graduate degree in business, economics or engineering would be preferable.
At least ten years deep experience in automotive research and forecasting, or similar experience closely related to the automotive industry. Should include tenure managing a team of people with proven results.
Business-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus, in particular Spanish.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including expertise in Excel and well-practiced in PowerPoint.
Exceptional communication skills, including writing, interpersonal and listening skills as well as strong presentation skills gained with large and small audiences.
Organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and to effectively prioritize under pressure towards tight deadlines.
Strong analytical abilities, proficiency in database manipulation, and the ability to assess and interpret information.
Passion and knowledge of automotive industry, plus a network of key contacts.
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
About S&P Global Mobility At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
