Product Launch Manager

On-site in Chiswick·Added 2 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Agency

Pybus Recruitment Ltd

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £75,000 a year
About £4,500 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Chiswick
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience managing vehicle launches within the UK automotive industry.
Strong understanding of residual values and insurance rating processes.
Advanced knowledge of automotive finance products including PCP, PCH, APR and GFV.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent presentation, communication and leadership skills.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.

Nice to have

Experience working with challenger or emerging automotive brands.
Previous involvement in EV or new mobility product launches.
Degree qualified in Marketing, Business, Automotive Management or a related discipline.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Up to £75,000 Basic Salary
Up to 15% Annual Bonus
Company Car
Monday to Friday working pattern
Chiswick, London location
Opportunity to join a growing automotive brand
High-profile position with significant business influence
Excellent career development prospects

The role

Product Launch Manager

Location: Chiswick, London

Salary: Up to £75,000 Basic Salary + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Company Car

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Product Launch Manager to lead the successful introduction of new vehicles into the UK market.

This is a senior-level position responsible for driving the complete go-to-market strategy, ensuring every vehicle launch is commercially successful, competitively positioned, and fully supported across all business functions. Working closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Aftersales and senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of launch readiness and performance from concept through to market introduction.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

Lead the UK go-to-market strategy for new vehicle launches.
Define product positioning, target audiences, competitive benchmarks, and launch objectives.
Establish and manage launch governance processes across multiple departments.
Work with industry partners and RV agencies to optimise residual value performance.
Oversee insurance rating activities to ensure market competitiveness.
Develop competitive PCP and PCH finance propositions, including APR, GFV, deposit contribution and monthly payment strategies.
Ensure dealer networks, training teams, aftersales operations, logistics, digital platforms and marketing functions are fully prepared for launch.
Deliver presentations and briefings to senior stakeholders, retailers and media representatives.
Monitor launch KPIs, market performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially focused automotive professional to play a pivotal role in the successful launch of new vehicles within the UK market. If you have a passion for product strategy, vehicle launches, and delivering commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.?