Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Basic + Car + Private Healthcare + Exceptional Bonus

We are working in partnership with a high-growth, innovation-led business operating within the automotive and logistics sector, looking to appoint a Head of Product - Automotive.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you will define the future direction of the automotive offering, shaping strategy and building the operating model to deliver real commercial impact.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a product function within a business that is investing heavily in growth, innovation, and customer-led solutions.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy, customer insight, and execution, driving a clear vision and ensuring it translates into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the long-term automotive product strategy and roadmap
• Identify where the business should compete and win within the market
• Translate strategy into clear, disciplined execution across the product lifecycle
• Work closely with commercial teams to align customer demand with product direction
• Develop and grow key strategic automotive accounts, increasing revenue and retention
• Deliver solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and service quality for customers
• Balance innovation, profitability, and scalability when making investment decisions

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined automotive strategy aligned to business growth
• Increased revenue and retention across key accounts
• Stronger product adoption and customer engagement
• Improved cross-functional alignment and speed of execution

About You

• Proven experience in product leadership or strategic commercial roles
• Background within automotive, logistics, supply chain, mobility, or related sectors
• Strong ability to connect market trends, customer needs, and business strategy
• Commercially astute with experience influencing at senior or executive level
• A leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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