Legal Entity: American Honda Finance Corp.
Business Unit: American Honda Finance Corp
Division: Financial Services Division
Work Location: Torrance, CA or Irving, TX
Career Level: 5
Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $140,300.00
Job Purpose
EX4 – Assistant Manager Program Development.
American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) is currently seeking an Asst. Manager Program Development for our Insurance Solutions department. The Program Development Assistant Manager works with the department manager on driving growth through the development of new distribution channels and customer incentive programs. This includes building and optimizing a multi-channel strategy encompassing dealer partnerships, a digitally embedded vehicle purchase experience, and community engagement initiatives that extend the company’s reach and relevance. Simultaneously, the role involves creating innovative incentive programs that encourage insurance purchases, such as membership offerings that enhance the car ownership experience and customer referral initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept at generating and prioritizing ideas, running structured tests, and iterating based on performance insights to identify the most effective strategies. Success requires strong cross-functional collaboration to gain internal buy-in, ensure seamless execution, and scale initiatives that measurably increase customer acquisition and business performance.
This Assistant Manager will also have proven experience to influence and provide updates on key initiatives periodically for the benefit of various stakeholders (i.e., AHFC Management, Department management, AHM). This position requires a track record from a proven leader who takes ownership and effectively communicates with management. This Assistant Manager must be able to draw on extensive industry knowledge and experience to formulate sound decisions and recommendations to support objectives and budgets.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Develop, implement, and manage strategic direction and roadmap of distribution channels
Develop, implement, and manage strategic direction and roadmap of customer incentive programs
Maintain external and internal partner relationships
Manage and develop department associates
Contribute to the Insurance Department and AHFC
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Who are we seeking?
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related degrees
7-10 years of experience in product marketing, business development, or growth strategy, preferably within insurance, financial services, and/or automotive
Proven track record of launching and scaling distribution channels and customer acquisition programs that drive measurable business growth
Demonstrated success in developing and managing strategic partnerships
Able to clearly communicate with all organizational levels; influences on desired outcome in multiple formats: presentation, writing, and facilitation
Experience in gaining internal buy-in and including stakeholders across marketing, product, sales, and operations to execute new initiatives
Proven ability to lead diverse teams through establishing a clear sense of purpose and direction and gaining commitment from team members
Understands internal and external customer needs; advocates for improved customer experiences
Other Job Specific Skills:
Strong business acumen
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to persuade/influence/negotiate, build strong relationships
Critical thinking and application of industry acumen
Strategic partnership relations
Strong analytical skills
Strong MS Office skills
Additional Position Factors
Workstyle: Onsite
Can be based in Torrance, CA or Irving, TX (onsite 80% - 20% remote)
Travel 25%
• Salary Grade Range: $81,300-$140,300
Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.
Job Dimensions
No. of Direct Reports - 2-4
Financial Dimensions: Supports Organization transformation to providing Insurance Services
Working Conditions
Total Rewards:
Annual Bonus
Lease Car Program
Eligible for Company Car
Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Advancement opportunities
Career mobility
Education reimbursement for continued learning
Training and Development programs
Wellbeing program
Community service and engagement programs
Product programs
Free drinks onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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