Head of Product
BaanClaesen Automotive SearchAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Posted March 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
BaanClaesen is supporting the market entry and growth in Europe of a new automotive brand, backed by one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing groups.
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Product to lead the introduction and positioning of a new automotive brand in the Benelux region, and build and develop the local product organisation. The successful candidate will have experience in product management or planning within the automotive industry, and a proven track record in building product functions or portfolios in growth or market-entry environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years experience in Product Management or Product Planning within the automotive industry.
- Proven track record in building product functions or portfolios in growth or market-entry environments.
- Strong knowledge of European automotive regulations, OEM structures, and electrification trends.
- Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, build-up setting, combining autonomy with accountability.
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset and strong execution capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and commercial domains.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
