Senior Product Manager

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

Job summary

A leading automotive aftermarket company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Senior Product Manager to lead their commercial function. In this pivotal role, you will develop product and pricing strategies and oversee the complete product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in an automotive commercial role and possess strong commercial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Bonus up to £10K

Health Care after qualifying period

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the automotive aftermarket in a commercial, product, or pricing role.
• Strong track record of improving performance and margin.
• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Product Manager with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Department, spanning product and commercial development.
• Define and execute product and pricing strategy.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Senior Product Manager - Automotive Aftermarket

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

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 - OR call 07398 204832 for a chat in confidence.

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