Product Specialist in Walton-on-Thames

Welcome to Kia UK! Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is widely known for its advanced electrified products. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK.

People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2025 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Women.

The Role

Summary

As a Product Specialist at Kia, you will be the expert and go-to person for a portfolio of automotive models, involved in every stage from initial concept through to launch and lifecycle management. This dynamic role requires a deep understanding of Kia products, market segments, and competitors, as well as strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage applicable models throughout their lifecycle stages, including initial UK specification, pricing and planning, with a significant focus on launch planning.
• Maximise the competitiveness and profitability of each model by the continuous review of market conditions.
• Ensure the effective and accurate communication of applicable products’ features and prices.
• Be the Kia expert for your range of models.
• Develop proposals for the specification and grade strategy of applicable models.
• Identify market opportunities, and develop Special Action Models to take advantage of these at the appropriate point in a model’s lifecycle.
• Work as the product expert in presentations and PR events as necessary.
• Responsible for the detailed pricing of applicable models and features in close collaboration with Kia Europe (KEU) and Kia UK’s (KUK) Finance department.
• Be the company expert on this sector of the market in terms of competitor product and marketing actions.
• Communicate product and pricing information internally and externally (Kia dealer network and market makers).
• Maintain all products on internal data systems i.e. KDCS and SAP.
• Maintain the accuracy of model-specific finance costing.
• Report to Kia Corporation / KEU as appropriate on KUK’s product and pricing offering.
• Work with KUK’s Fleet team to maximise product competitiveness in the sectors.
• Support the wider KUK Marketing team to ensure product accuracy of KUK marketing assets.
• Liaise with the Dealer Support Team to ensure the relevant information/vehicles are ‘live’ on the Kia Portal system at the appropriate times.
• Maintain and strengthen cross-company communication channels in respect of product issues and news.
• Liaise with After Sales team to integrate accessories into the product offer to maximise competitiveness and profit margin.

Skills

• Strong computer literacy; SAP, JATO and MVRIS experience beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills and organisational skills.
• Conscientious and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good presentation skills.
• Minimum 2 years work experience essential.
• Interest in marketing as a business function.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines or enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Experience

Experience in the automotive sector is required.

We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!