Commercial Manager – Automotive Aftermarket

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

Job summary

A well-established automotive aftermarket company in Swindon seeks a Commercial Manager to lead its commercial function encompassing product development and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in improving performance and margins. In this strategic role, you’ll have significant influence over business direction and a chance for career growth within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Up to £70K basic salary

Bonus up to £10K

Pension

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Health Care after qualifying period

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the automotive aftermarket in a commercial, product, or pricing role.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Product Manager.
• Strong analytical skills and driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Department across product and commercial development.
• Define and execute product and pricing strategy.
• Oversee product lifecycle and maintain catalogue accuracy.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership potential

Data-driven insight

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager – Automotive Aftermarket

We’re recruiting a 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 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) + Health Care (after qualifying period). Ideal Location – Wiltshire – Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury.

Responsibilities

• 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 margin
• Confident 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 - [e-mail] OR call 07398 204832 for a chat in confidence.

Job Ref: 4193RCC – Commercial Manager