Sales Planning Specialist – Vans

About Us

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we deliver world-class vehicles and services that keep people and businesses moving across the UK. We’re ambitious, future-focused, and leading the shift to electric mobility with smart digital solutions and exceptional customer experiences.

Our culture is built on inclusivity, respect and equal opportunity, because our diverse backgrounds and perspectives drive our success.

How you’ll play your part

We're looking for someone who is driven, commercially minded and highly analytical, with a strong understanding of our products, customers and the wider competitive market.

In this role you’ll be responsible for leading sales planning, forecasting, production and wholesale management activities, providing strategic insight and performance reporting to optimise van sales, stock availability, retailer allocation and future business growth.

What you’ll do

• Shape sales plans and forecasts that drive business performance and future growth
• Turn complex market, sales and regulatory data into clear strategic recommendations
• Lead volume planning and identify opportunities to maximise future market potential
• Help optimise retailer targets and vehicle allocation to support ambitious growth goals
• Collaborate across teams to deliver wholesale targets and keep vehicles moving efficiently
• Provide accurate, insight-led reporting that informs key business decisions
• Present confidently to senior stakeholders, translating data into actionable business insights

What makes this role exciting

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future performance of our Vans business, using data, market insight and commercial expertise to influence strategic decisions, optimise sales performance and drive sustainable growth.

What you’ll bring

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent financial acumen and advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• A solid grounding in numeracy, communication and problem-solving, with the ability to turn data into action
• Strong understanding of products, customers and the competitive market landscape
• Confident presenter who can translate complex data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and deliver quality work under tight deadlines

At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our policies and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law.

What’s in it for you

We’ll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure, access to colleague car schemes, a pension scheme and a flexible benefit pot. We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach, achieving a balance between remote and office working.

We also offer wellbeing resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, flexible opportunities to support work-life balance, and training and development opportunities.

Who we are

Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz Vans, you’ll find a passionate team working to innovate and deliver top-tier commercial vehicles that drive business success. We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are.

What’s next?

Once you click apply, you’ll be taken through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal. A short application form is required. Reasonable adjustments are available, and flexible working options can be discussed.

Due to UK legislation, applications can only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Parking
• Canteen and café
• Good public transport
• Barrier-free workplace

Contact

Mercedes-Benz UK Limited
Delaware Drive
MK15 8BA Milton Keynes
Email: Careers@Mercedes-Benz.com