Commercial Manager

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive aftermarket business is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead product and pricing strategies. The role requires 2+ years in the automotive sector and a proven track record in commercial acumen. This position offers up to £70K plus a bonus, health care, and excellent career development opportunities within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Bonus (up to £10K)

Pension

Health Care

20 days holiday plus BH

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the automotive aftermarket in a commercial, product, or pricing role.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of improving performance.
• Confident in presenting data-driven insights cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Department, defining product and pricing strategy.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to improve pricing strategies.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to enhance product performance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data-driven insight

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership potential

Creativity and innovation

Job description

Commercial Manager - Motor Factor

We're recruiting a Senior Product Manager / Commercial Manager to join a well-established and growing automotive aftermarket business known for its customer focus, innovation, and collaborative team environment. This is a pivotal role where you'll lead the commercial function across product development, pricing, strategy, and market competitiveness.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Commercial Manager, or an ambitious Senior Product Manager or Pricing Manager / Procurement Manager ready to step up or across and demonstrate they have what it takes to succeed at a senior level.

Salary - Up to £70K basic plus Bonus (up to £10K) + Pension - 20 days hols (plus BH 28 days) + Pension + Health Care (after qualifying period)

Ideal Location - Wiltshire - Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury

As Commercial Manager, you will:

• Lead the Commercial Department, spanning product and commercial development
• Define and execute product and pricing strategy, aligned with company goals
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical, and Purchasing
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life
• Maintain catalogue accuracy (TecDoc, MAM) and improve market performance
• Develop pricing strategies and conduct in-depth competitor and market analysis
• Introduce new commercial initiatives that challenge and outperform competitors
• Support the Sales team with technical product insight, cross-referencing, and sourcing
• Use data to build pricing models, improve forecasting, and track trends
• Present clear strategies and results to internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years in the automotive aftermarket - in a commercial, product, or pricing role
• Background as a Commercial Manager or Product Manager with leadership potential
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving performance and marginConfident working cross-functionally and presenting data-driven insight
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• A creative and competitive mindset - always looking to innovate and improve
• Driven, analytical, and looking to grow within a progressive business

Why Join Us?

• A strategic leadership role in a respected, growing aftermarket company
• Room to make a real impact and influence business direction
• Excellent career development opportunity - future leadership potential
• Collaborative team culture and supportive senior leadership

Apply in Confidence:

Send your CV to Robert Cox, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd - OR call 07398 204832 for a chat in confidence.

Job Ref: 4193RCE - Senior Product Manager / Commercial Manager