Sales Planning & Reporting Manager

Kia Europe; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Sales Planning & Reporting Manager to oversee car and van sales data reporting and market analysis. This role involves managing market insights, developing dealer planning models, and tracking performance against targets. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in the automotive sector. Competitive benefits include an employee car scheme, private medical care, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Employee Car Scheme

Onsite Chef

Free lunch

Private Medical Care

Annual Health Checks

Private Dental Care

Pension with enhanced employer contribution

Income Protection & life Assurance

Critical Illness Protection

24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere for one week a year

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs

Entertainment facilities onsite

Charity involvement opportunities

Birthday Vouchers

Celebration events

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive sector is required.
• Experience in managing others is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reporting of new car and van sales data and market analysis.
• Identify market opportunities for Kia UK.
• Develop annual planning volume model for dealers.
• Manage geographic reporting and supplier relationships.
• Track performance against plans and provide performance data.
• Present monthly Kia UK performance to stakeholders.
• Analyze key business metrics and sales issues.
• Manage direct line reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in communication

Strong analytical skills

Ability to present complex data

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Working knowledge of Power BI

Familiarity with UK Automotive industry

Results-oriented mindset

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

The role

Are you ready to plan for the future of Kia UK’s vehicle sales? We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Sales Planning & Reporting Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to join the Sales team and transform data into intelligence, uncover market opportunities, and help shape the strategic direction of Kia UK.

In the role, you’ll be at the heart of Kia UK’s sales strategy, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to set our direction and meet ambitious plans and metrics.

Main responsibilities

• Provision and evolution of reporting of all new car & van sales data and market analysis
• Responsibility for all UK car & van market insights to highlight any opportunities that Kia UK may be missing
• The development of the dealer annual planning volume model and the generation of targets for all dealers
• Ownership of Kia’s geographic reporting with responsibility for managing the relationship with our supplier
• Tracking of performance against plans, and provision of performance data to Kia Europe
• Monthly presentation of Kia UK and market performance to senior stakeholders
• Ownership of key business metrics analysis, including early identification of sales issues and deviation of actuals from plan
• Management of two direct line reports

Skills

• Organised individual with a high level of attention to detail
• Required to communicate with confidence and credibility, with the ability to influence and have impact with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
• Ability to interpret, simplify and ultimately present complex data
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and in particular Excel
• Working knowledge of Power BI, or similar data visualisation tools is preferred
• High level of familiarity with the UK Automotive industry
• Results orientated, ability to work to deadlines and flexible

Experience

• Experience in automotive sector is required
• Experience in managing others is desirable

The Benefits

• Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £90 / month)
• Onsite Chef at head office
• Free lunch
• Private Medical Care (Vitality)
• Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs
• Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
• Pension with enhanced employer contribution
• Income Protection & life Assurance
• Critical Illness Protection
• 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders and more
• Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support
• Work from anywhere for one week a year
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)
• Enhanced Paternity Leave (up to 4 weeks full pay)
• Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs whilst onsite at UK head quarters
• Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs whilst onsite at UK head quarters
• Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners
• Birthday Vouchers
• Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!

Location / Travel

The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step‑free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can.

Interview Process

• Step 1: CV review
• Step 2: Teams Interview
• Step 3: Face to Face Interview & Presentation at Head Office