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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