Strategy and Insights Manager - Marketing

About Kia Australia

Kia is one of the world’s fastest‑growing automotive brands, recognised globally for bold design, innovation and award‑winning vehicles such as the EV6, Sportage and Sorento. At Kia Australia, we’re not just building cars — we’re leading the future of mobility through cutting‑edge technology, electrification and a strong commitment to sustainability.

With the continued growth of the Kia brand across Australia, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. We foster a progressive, inclusive culture where people are empowered to grow, make an impact and help shape what’s next.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategy & Insights Manager to lead the development and execution of data-driven business strategies that deliver sustainable growth, strengthen competitive advantage, and enhance overall business performance.

You will play a pivotal role in transforming customer, market and commercial insights into actionable strategies that influence key business decisions across marketing, sales, product, digital and customer experience functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded strategic thinker who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful outcomes and driving organisational change through evidence-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, analysis and interpretation of customer, market, competitor and business performance insights

• Identify emerging trends, growth opportunities and strategic risks

• Translate complex data and research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders

• Drive insight-led decision making across multiple business functions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and optimise go-to-market strategies, customer journeys and growth initiatives

• Develop compelling business cases to support investment, prioritisation and resource allocation decisions

• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and influence key business outcomes

• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and evidence-based thinking across the organisation

• Mentor and develop team capability in strategy, research and analytics

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in strategy, insights, business intelligence, market research, consulting or commercial planning roles

• Demonstrated success developing and delivering growth strategies informed by customer, market and commercial insights

• Strong experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, analytics platforms and performance measurement frameworks

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills combined with strong commercial acumen

• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across a complex organisation

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple strategic priorities simultaneously

• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for executive audiences

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Analytics or a related discipline

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Business Strategy Development

• Data Analysis, Interpretation & Insight Storytelling

• Commercial Acumen & Growth Opportunity Identification

• Performance Measurement & Optimisation

• Executive Presentation & Recommendation Development

• Innovation, Curiosity & Continuous Improvement

• Strong Prioritisation, Time Management & Delivery Focus

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to shape strategic direction and influence business outcomes

• Work closely with executive leadership and key decision-makers

• Collaborate across diverse business functions

• Drive meaningful change through data, insights and innovation

• Join a team that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you're passionate about turning insights into action and helping businesses achieve sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.