Mark Turner
About Mark Turner
Mark Turner is a Commercial Analyst at Toyota Racing Development USA, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in planning commercial activities, developing cost structures, and conducting variance analysis for the Commercial department.
Work at Toyota Racing Development USA
Mark Turner has been employed at Toyota Racing Development USA as a Commercial Analyst since 2022. In this role, he supports the planning of various commercial activities, events, and initiatives. He plays a key role in the Commercial Cost Model project, where he develops the cost structure for all commercial product categories. Turner collaborates cross-organizationally to determine the allocation methodology for these costs. Additionally, he prepares monthly variance analyses that compare actual results to planned forecasts for the Commercial department.
Previous Experience in Customer Service and Sales
Prior to his current position, Mark Turner worked at Lexus Carlsbad as a Customer Service Representative and Technology Specialist from 2009 to 2014. He then transitioned to Lexus Escondido, where he served as a Senior Sales and Leasing Consultant from 2014 to 2019. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in customer service and sales within the automotive industry. He later worked as a Licensed Lending Officer at loanDepot from 2021 to 2022, further expanding his expertise in financial services.
Education and Expertise
Mark Turner earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.BA) from California State University San Marcos, where he studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of business operations, which he applies in his current role at Toyota Racing Development USA.
Responsibilities in Commercial Analysis
In his role as a Commercial Analyst, Mark Turner is responsible for coordinating the annual budget and quarterly forecasts across various groups within the Commercial department. He delivers value-added analysis that assists with executive-level decision-making, ensuring that the department's financial planning aligns with overall business objectives.