Head of Product Planning

Position Overview

We have an opportunity to join the Škoda team as the Head of Product Planning on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Brand Director, the role is responsible for bringing Škoda products to market in the UK, leading the development and implementation of a product marketing strategy, and ensuring new car sales and profit targets are achieved.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a product marketing strategy that creates a new car product portfolio and positioning aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Planning new car sales, supply, and commercial tactical incentives across all channels.
• Coordinating and steering Sales operations teams to meet agreed new car sales targets.
• Liaising with Škoda HQ to secure agreement on product strategy, sales, and production volumes.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and motivating a team and demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to manage performance and deliver results through others.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to see “the big picture” while retaining attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a budget in a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels.
• Ability to create and maintain effective business relationships.
• Commercial awareness.
• Automotive experience – understanding of sales planning and product strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Car schemes, including cars for family members.
• Fuel card.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance & health & wellbeing support.
• Wide range of flexible benefits.

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