Junior Product Manager
Westcoast Limited
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Reading
Contract type: Full time

At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organizations across the UK and beyond. As an innovative and inclusive company, we thrive on teamwork and the diverse talents of our people. We invite you to turn your passion into a rewarding career with us!
The Job Role
Supporting with the day-to-day tasks which consist of reviewing current stock levels across all brands, placing orders with vendors, maintaining pricing to ensure the system is always accurate. Building relationships with our current vendors and working closely with them across both B2B and Retail channels, working with the sales team daily to ensure accurate quotes and attach opportunities.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include
Skills
To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:
This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.
If you’re ready to join a company that values its people and rewards success, click apply to start the quick application process (5-6 mins).
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, we’ve moved forward with other applicants for this role, but we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
The Job Role
Supporting with the day-to-day tasks which consist of reviewing current stock levels across all brands, placing orders with vendors, maintaining pricing to ensure the system is always accurate. Building relationships with our current vendors and working closely with them across both B2B and Retail channels, working with the sales team daily to ensure accurate quotes and attach opportunities.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include
- Manage and build key relationships with strategic partners
- Working across both B2B and B2C liaising with account managers daily
- Develop and maintain a hub of data relating to each category that contains a full roadmap of their range and pricing
- Work with sales managers on pipeline and customer forecasts
- Work closely with marketing to support with sales training sessions, vendor days and website housekeeping
- Maintain a clear and accurate price book covering all relevant price support from each vendor, ensuring system pricing are always accurate
- Supporting the product team to manage aged stock
- Work with sales teams to drive incentives and attach opportunities across our accessories offerings
- Analyse market data and feedback to help shape product strategy and positioning
- Work close with suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time and in the right quantities
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards to measure the success of products
Skills
To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:
- Self-motivated with a willingness to embrace and drive change
- Forecasting supply chain experience
- Numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills able to integrate data from numerous different sources
- Ability to interpret financial and non-financial data
This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.
- Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it’s funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we’ve got you covered.
- Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts
- Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.
- Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
If you’re ready to join a company that values its people and rewards success, click apply to start the quick application process (5-6 mins).
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, we’ve moved forward with other applicants for this role, but we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
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