Product Manager

Product Manager

We are working with an organisation that is now become one of the world’s most knowledgeable, quality driven experts in Franchised 'Hi-Rel’ electronics distribution, global procurement and supply chain management. Established in 1989, they now have a presence in five continents and employ over 180 staff worldwide.

Mission 4 have worked with this client for the last 15 years, so we have first-hand knowledge of their growth and success, and are proud to be their recruitment partner throughout this incredible journey.

The position is on-site and full time and working within the Franchise Division specifically in Memory, Power and Semi-Conductor areas. They are on the verge of introducing a new CRM called SalesForce so if you are familiar with that it would be a bonus.

Main Objective of the Role:

• To manage the coordination of supplier designregistrations,samples,crossreferenceopportunitiesandspecial price requests within the franchise division andbuild/maintainastrongrelationshipwiththesesuppliers.
• Administration of the internal ERP system Infor and CRM tool ZOHO.

EssentialFunctions:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PPP
• Microsoft Outlook
• ThecoordinationofsamplesforBDM's/Customers/Salesteamsbyliaisingwiththerelevant suppliers.
• To follow through to ensure design registration is made for these sampled projects and to manage the online projects log ensuring design registration numbers are submitted.
• To support Sales and the Product Team with special quotes required from the relevant suppliers and support on usage of supplier price lists.
• Produce themonthlyinternalreports,POSreportstosuppliers.
• Maintain internal Franchise documentation.
• ToworkwiththeSalesteamstoresearchcustomersforkeyendmarketinitiatives supporting new/key lines
• Developrelationshipswithsupplier’sfactoryrepresentativestoachievemostfavored status.

The Ideal Person:

• Strong administration skills with an excellent attention to detail
• User friendly - must be approachable and happy to help other team members
• Confident personality
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of IT applications especially Excel
• A team player
• Must have an understanding of the E-mech and/or connector industry

This role would suit someone who has worked within the electronics sector, either for a distributor or a manufacturer. You will either be a Product Manager now or maybe as an Internal Sales or Technical salesperson who would like to move over to a product management role.

Perks and Benefits!

• Onsite Gym
• 22 days holiday - Plus bank holidays. Plus Xmas shutdown
• Perk Box
• Virtual Care - GP Service
• Pension

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.