Marketing Planning Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Marketing Planning Manager to join a globally recognised automotive organisation in Crewe. The role is hybrid, with 2‑3 days on‑site each week, and will cover maternity leave on a fixed‑term basis until July 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and manage regional and functional marketing plans aligned with business objectives.
• Drive planning processes across multiple teams, ensuring timelines, budgets and deliverables are met.
• Maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress against milestones and report on performance.
• Build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams, senior stakeholders, retailers and external partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between local and international teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Adapt plans for cultural and market differences across Europe, North America and Asia.
• Support evaluation and reporting of marketing activities, identifying improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in marketing planning, programme or campaign management.
• Strong project‑management capability handling multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry and understanding of retailer networks.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Project management
• Marketing plan development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Cross‑regional collaboration