Strategy and Insights Manager - Marketing

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 explicit, 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

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

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📌 Strategy and Insights Manager - Marketing (Ryde)
🏢 KIA Motors
📍 Ryde