London Product Manager

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London / Hybrid | Full Time, 40 Hours Per Week | Competitive Salary + Bonus Drive growth, build strategic vendor partnerships and shape the success of some of the world's leading technology brands. About the Role We're looking for a commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of technology vendors across our Consumer Electronics Retail and B2B channels. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with vendors, customers, sales teams and internal stakeholders to drive revenue growth, maximise brand awareness and deliver exceptional commercial performance. You'll be responsible for managing the full product lifecycle, from pricing and promotions through to inventory management, forecasting and new product launches. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring your brands are positioned for long-term success within CMS Distribution. If you enjoy combining commercial strategy with day-to-day execution and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced technology environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing • Own and deliver quarterly sales and profitability targets for your allocated vendor portfolio.Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, customers and internal sales teams to drive growth and maximise market opportunities. • Manage the full product lifecycle, including pricing, product categorisation, launches, promotions and end-of-life planning. • Create and execute quarterly business plans with vendors, providing regular performance updates and recommendations. • Work closely with customers to deliver proposals, product information and commercial solutions that support growth. • Take responsibility for inventory purchasing, stock management and ageing inventory performance. • Collaborate with Finance, Forecast Planning and Webstore teams to deliver successful promotions, stock strategies and online brand presence. • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making. • Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate and optimise processes. • Represent CMS and vendor partners at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitions across the UK and Europe when required. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has previous Product Management, Category Management or Vendor Management experience. • Demonstrates strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive sales growth and achieve targets. • Can build and influence relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. • Has excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. • Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Has experience working with forecasting, inventory management and commercial planning. • Is comfortable analysing performance data and turning insights into actionable plans. • Is willing to travel within the UK and Europe when required. Desirable Experience • Experience within technology distribution, IT, consumer electronics or related channels. • Knowledge of retail and B2B sales channels. • Experience using CRM, ERP or CMS business systems.Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Why Join CMS Distribution? You'll have the opportunity to work with world-leading technology vendors, influence business strategy and directly impact commercial performance across key growth areas of the business. You'll be given the autonomy to make decisions, build meaningful vendor partnerships and shape the success of your product portfolio while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment. What You'll Gain • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities • Career development and progression opportunities • Professional qualifications and industry accreditations • Exposure to leading technologies and global vendor partners • Supportive and collaborative working environment Benefits • 22 days' annual leave, increasing with service • Annual Leave Buy Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 5% Employer Pension Contribution • Life Assurance • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave • Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications About CMS Distribution CMS Distribution is a leading technology distributor, connecting people with technology through strong partnerships, innovation and exceptional service. Our success is built on our people. We invest in talent, nurture potential and provide opportunities for our employees to develop rewarding careers within the technology industry. Apply Today! CMS Distribution is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Talent@cmsdistribution.com . Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged. Apply now » Find similar jobs: London Vacancies, Graduate/Apprentice Vancancies, All Vacancies • Opens in a new tab. • Opens in a new tab. • Opens in a new tab. • Opens in a new tab. Registered in England No. 2214562 | VAT No. GB125478505 | UK WEEE Reg No. WE/JB0057TS/PRO | IE WEEE Reg No. IE/00190/WB Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. 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