Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial Growth – Automotive Logistics (Finished Vehicle Logistics)

Location: Irvine, California

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 Base Salary + 20% Annual Performance Bonus (subject to compensation review upon candidate selection)

Relocation package provided for non-local candidates

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven executive to lead growth initiatives across North America's automotive logistics and finished vehicle logistics (FVL) market. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director, Commercial will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year growth strategy focused on automotive OEMs, strategic accounts, and emerging market opportunities.

This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, network development, and operational execution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping long-term customer partnerships, influencing infrastructure investments, and driving sustainable revenue growth across a complex transportation and logistics network.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished automotive logistics leader to directly impact enterprise growth while partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives.

Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives, network capacity, and market demand.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with automotive OEMs and strategic accounts.
• Expand existing customer relationships through increased service offerings, network solutions, and long-term partnership development.
• Build and maintain a robust multi-year pipeline that supports revenue growth and network expansion goals.
• Drive commercial excellence through disciplined forecasting, opportunity management, and sales governance processes.

OEM Account Leadership

• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with OEM supply chain, logistics, transportation, and procurement leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding evolving supply chain challenges and developing tailored logistics solutions.
• Lead customer engagement strategies that enhance retention, growth, and long-term account profitability.
• Represent the organization during executive reviews, business planning discussions, and strategic customer meetings.

Contract Negotiation & Pricing Strategy

• Lead complex negotiations involving multi-year logistics agreements, transportation contracts, and strategic service partnerships.
• Develop pricing strategies that balance customer requirements, operational complexity, market conditions, and profitability objectives.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities through financial modeling, risk assessment, and margin analysis.
• Ensure commercial agreements align with company growth objectives and operational capabilities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Operations, Network Planning, Finance, and Infrastructure teams to ensure commercial commitments can be effectively executed.
• Support network expansion initiatives, including terminal development, market assessments, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Align customer growth plans with transportation capacity, processing capabilities, and infrastructure requirements.
• Drive collaboration across functional teams to improve service delivery, forecasting accuracy, and overall business performance.

Market Intelligence & Industry Leadership

• Monitor automotive industry trends, including vehicle production shifts, EV adoption, supply chain transformation, and transportation network changes.
• Identify emerging opportunities, competitive threats, and market developments that influence commercial strategy.
• Provide executive leadership with insights and recommendations that support long-term business planning and growth initiatives.

Required Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within automotive logistics, finished vehicle logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Proven success developing and executing commercial growth strategies within complex logistics environments.
• Significant experience…