Research Assistant

Company Description Hendrick Honda Hickory is a dealership focused on providing great deals on new and pre-owned vehicles, along with reliable, high-quality service. Known for its customer-oriented approach, the dealership emphasizes transparent offers and a smooth purchasing experience. Team members collaborate to deliver professional support to guests, from test drives to service appointments. Located in Hickory, NC, Hendrick Honda Hickory offers a fast-paced, retail automotive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a trusted local brand. Role Description The Research Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based at Hendrick Honda Hickory in Hickory, NC. This role supports data-driven decision-making by collecting, organizing, and analyzing information related to vehicle inventory, pricing, customer trends, and competitive market activity. Day-to-day tasks include conducting online and internal research, preparing summaries and reports for management, and assisting with the evaluation of promotional campaigns and service offerings. The Research Assistant collaborates with sales and service teams to ensure data accuracy, maintains organized records and spreadsheets, and supports continuous improvements in dealership operations. The position may also involve coordinating small research projects, presenting findings in clear formats, and suggesting insights that help enhance customer experience and business performance. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Research and Analytical Skills to gather information, interpret trends, and support data-driven recommendations. Candidates should possess Data Analysis skills, including experience working with spreadsheets, basic statistics, and report generation. Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to present findings clearly, collaborate with team members, and prepare concise written summaries. Candidates should possess Laboratory Skills or other structured data collection experience, especially in organizing, documenting, and validating information. Additional beneficial qualifications include high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets), and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Post-secondary education in a field such as business, economics, data science, or a related discipline is preferred, along with prior experience in research, analytics, or an automotive or retail setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr