Product Segment Leader

Avnet United Kingdom; Limonest; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global distributor of technology products is seeking a Product Segment Leader in Limonest, France. This role involves managing product strategies, supplier relationships, and marketing programs to ensure competitive pricing and market success. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in product management. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and a generous benefits package.

Prestations

Free On-site Gym

Life Cover and Income Protection

Simply Health Medical Cover

Subsidised Canteen

Long Service Awards

Company Sick Pay

Recommend a Friend

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing Training via LinkedIn Learning

Enhanced pension contributions (up to 8%)

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and executing product strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver results.
• Experience in product and supplier management.

Responsabilités

• Developing and executing product strategies to meet KPIs.
• Managing product lifecycle and inventory health.
• Building relationships with suppliers.

Connaissances

Product strategy execution

Strong communication skills

Commercial and business knowledge

Relationship management

Data management skills

Sales and marketing experience

Description du poste

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services, and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance, and repair.

Our European Product team is currently recruiting for the role of Product Segment Leader. This role involves proactively managing our regional portfolio of Handheld & Environmental Testing products. It offers an opportunity to leverage your knowledge of electronic components and industrial equipment, working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

As the segment lead, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, review product portfolios, oversee marketing and product training, and handle the end-to-end process of adding products to our online portfolio. You will also oversee profit and loss, manage new product introductions, existing products, and slow-moving inventory.

We seek someone passionate about this product range, capable of ensuring competitive pricing and marketing strategies, utilizing data analytics, and collaborating with internal teams like e-commerce to optimize product positioning.

No two days are the same; challenges and new solutions are constant. If you are interested in technology, future designs, maintenance, repair, and market trends, this could be your role.

Why Join Our Team :

You will be part of a winning global team with a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work. Some travel and outside usual EU hours may be required.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits in the UK include:

• Free On-site Gym
• Life Cover and Income Protection
• Simply Health Medical Cover
• Subsidised Canteen
• Long Service Awards
• Company Sick Pay
• Recommend a Friend
• Staff Discount
• Online Shopping Portal – Reward Hub
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training via LinkedIn Learning
• Enhanced pension contributions (up to 8%)

What will you be doing?

1. Developing and executing product strategies to meet sales, margin, asset management, and market share KPIs.
2. Managing product lifecycle, including technology updates, franchise negotiations, range extensions, inventory decisions, and end-of-life planning.
3. Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and managing business development plans to achieve KPIs and favorable commercial terms.
4. Managing pricing strategies to ensure margin growth and price sustainability.
5. Overseeing inventory health, including budgets, turnover, line fill, and excess management.
6. Coordinating marketing programs, product strategy communication, sales training, and e-commerce development.
7. Providing market insights to influence business success, including supplier market data and technology trends.
8. Collaborating with Product Assistants on administrative tasks, prioritization, workflow, and content quality.

What will you need to have?

• Experience in creating and executing product strategies
• Strong communication skills
• Solid commercial and business knowledge
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver results
• Experience in product and supplier management
• Strong data management skills
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to research regional and global markets
• Experience in Sales and Marketing

Our people are our most valuable asset. For over 80 years, employees highlight the people aspect as their favorite part of working at Farnell (an Avnet company). Our success is driven by our people, not just products.

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The statements above describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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