About Distrelec:

Distrelec is one of Europe’s leading technical components distributors. Founded over 40 years ago in Switzerland, growth over recent years has made the Distrelec Group a leading distributor for electronics, automation, and measurement technology. With expert colleagues based throughout the European countries in which we operate, we are a truly diverse organisation which serves a global, ever-growing customer base.

Your Role:

• You will support the development and maintenance of the Distrelec Own Brand and product categories, working closely with the product managers and Own Brand Manager to ensure focus is in line with the Brand strategy.

• Supporting Own Brand NPI set up, managing critical path and ensure best in class content and data to support digital sales and search.
• Supporting system changes specific to product, ensuring relevant stakeholders are informed of changes.
• Being the first point of contact for sales teams to communicate customer product queries, taking ownership to resolve in a timely manner.
• Contributing to the delivery of the Sales and Margin performance of the assigned product category in line with agreed targets.
• Owning a small product category for future growth and experience in Own Brand Sourcing and Product Management

Day to Day Tasks:

• Coordinate best in class content and data sheets for new product introductions, taking guidance from the product manager.
• Checking and Proofreading product related artwork and marketing materials
• Support PM team with legislation and compliance topics
• Implement corrective actions from direct customer/sales feedback.
• Manages and organizes the team’s email inbox with internal and external queries and decide on next actions
• Pro-actively analyze product data and content to highlight any inconsistencies with pricing, margin, part numbers or product attributes.
• Build strong relationships with product management, quality & compliance, marketing, suppliers and product data team for go to market.
• Product life cycle management: support implementation of actions from full product manager review.
• Marketing: Provide content needed to successfully market the product category(s)
• Define key attributes and product classification for the website to improve search and online conversion, taking guidance from the product manager/supplier.
• Highlight process improvements and drive efficiency.
• Highlight any market opportunities that could drive future growth

We need you to have:

Experience in a relevant technical or commercial area (electronic engineering, sourcing, product management etc.) – desirable.

C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced : ENGLISH

Knowledge of electronic and/or industrial components (or relevant technologies) and distribution – desirable but not essential.

Background and interest in Product sourcing, Purchasing / supply chain

Experience of online marketing, preferably in a distribution business - B2B or B2C (B2B preferred)

Understanding of modern digital marketing techniques

Proficient in the use of Product Information systems and MS Office (especially SAP, PIM, Excel and PowerPoint)

The personal competencies we're looking for are:

• Financial acumen – understanding of pricing (cost and sell) and impact on business margin
• Strong verbal and written communication (internal and external)
• Ability to influence and persuade others (internal and external)
• Friendly & Outgoing Team player with a can do attitude
• Analytical skills to evaluate performance and problem solve
• Eye for detail
• Adaptable with a focus on self-development
• Highly structured thinking and ways of working
• Able to efficiently prioritize work and inform stakeholders on progress

Most importantly we offer:

• City centre location with excellent transport links
• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home up to 3 days each week
• Salary: from £25,000 to £27,000 Depending on Experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal development plans and tailored career paths
• Great office environment with a pool table and games room, free tea, Nespresso coffee and fresh fruit
• Company paid benefits including life assurance, income protection, pension, etc.
• Access to medical support services such as online GP appointments and medical second opinions, a 24/7 helpline providing support on issues such as health, money and work, and online mental health support including CBT, relaxation and calm breathing exercises.
• Optional benefits including cycle to work scheme, restaurant card, gym discounts, private medical insurance, online learning, shopping discounts, savings on everyday healthcare expenses (dentist, opticians, prescriptions), etc.

Diversity and Inclusion

To be engaged, you must feel included and valued. We strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and practices, flexible working arrangements, employee engagement forums and office facilities and services to support employees from different backgrounds. We truly believe that diversity and inclusion fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customer and the communities we serve.