Pricing & Industry Analyst
Job Location
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Employment Type Full time
Category Data Development
Experience Required 0-2 Years
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Job Description
The ideal candidate for the Pricing & Industry Analyst position is someone who has a strong interest in the automotive industry from both a business standpoint as well as an enthusiast. This position will deal with many aspects of the industry from vehicle pricing trends to new car sales forecasting. An interest in automotive will be critical when providing useful insights on used vehicle pricing and specific/niche market data.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Works with the PR group to deliver and interpret data sets needed by the automotive press.
  • Studies data for analysis and reporting for both internal and external use.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of existing data products.
  • Provides assistance to new and used vehicle price tracking functions.
  • Maintaining and enhancing used vehicle valuation products.
  • Facilitates the development of data products for PR and analysis utilizing Excel and/or Access.
  • Assist in new product development and enhancement.
  • Produces ad-hoc reports as needed.

    Qualifications:

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office business applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook) required.
  • Works well under high pressure situations where time is limited.
  • Strong interest in the automotive industry.
  • Strong analytical and organization skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Attention to detail and superior follow through.
  • 1-3 years related work experience, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
    • About Edmunds
    Our Web sites consist of Edmunds.com (launched in 1995 as the first automotive information Web site), Inside Line (launched in 2005 and the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site), CarSpace (launched in 2006 as our automotive social networking site), AutoObserver.com (launched in 2007 to provide insightful automotive industry commentary and analysis) and Green Car Advisor (launched in 2007 to provide news and commentary on environmental automotive trends and technologies). Edmunds.com was named "Best Car Research Site" by Forbes ASAP, has been selected by consumers as the "Most Useful Web Site" according to every J.D. Power and Associates New Autoshopper.com Study(SM), was ranked first in the Survey of Car-Shopping Web Sites by The Wall Street Journal and was rated "#1" in Keynote's study of third-party automotive Web sites. Edmunds Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and we maintain a satellite office in suburban Detroit.
     
    Benefits:
    Edmunds was named as a Distinguished Finalist for the 2008 Top Small Workplaces Award by the Wall Street Journal, in conjunction with Winning Workplaces. The award recognizes employers that have built exemplary workplaces and provide employees with extensive traditional and non-traditional benefits. In a fun, casual work environment Edmunds employees enjoy benefits which include:
    - 14 paid holidays plus generous paid time off
    - Cash incentive plan
    - Education reimbursement program
    - Medical, dental and vision plans
    - Maternity and parental leave programs
    - 401(k)
    - Subsidized on-site health club membership
    - Daily fresh fruit