Business Support Coordinator

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with 25 years of experience is seeking a Business Support Coordinator. This role focuses on developing non-clothing merchandising products and involves project management, data analysis, and supporting sales and marketing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has strong communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Bonus scheme based on company performance

25 days holiday increasing with long service

Paid time off for volunteering

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Social events throughout the year

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or product development, preferably as a coordinator.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable with data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel essential.

Responsibilities

• Research new business opportunities within toy sectors.
• Manage the development of product concepts and specifications.
• Create and maintain organized records of all products.

Skills

Project Management

Strong Communication

Time Management

Detail-Oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CAD Software

Job description

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Our brand and business have 25 years' experience in creating merchandise collections for clients across various sporting sectors. We offer an end-to-end service from design, production, and quality control, to supporting sales and marketing activities and distributing collections worldwide.

Expansion into new markets has resulted in an opportunity for a Business Support Coordinator to assist with the development and production of new non-clothing merchandising products, such as model cars.

You should have good project management skills and a strong administrative background, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage the product development lifecycle from concept to market launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Research new business opportunities within toy sectors and support marketing efforts for new projects
• Manage the development and database of product concepts, specifications, and prototypes; conduct online research to gather market data and customer feedback
• Liaise with clients and factories; send out information to licensees, including liveries and CAD data
• Implement measures to collate and store data; check and approve samples with IP and suppliers
• Analyze data and prepare reports for Sales, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams
• Establish processes to approve all IP and model data
• Create and maintain organized records of all products and specifications
• Provide feedback to management on market opportunities and developments
• Support Sales, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams as needed

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in project management or product development, preferably in a Business Support or Coordinator role. You should be process-oriented, highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working with data. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Knowledge of CAD software and a qualification in Business or Marketing is advantageous but not required.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary that grows with your development and impact
• Bonus scheme based on company performance
• 25 days holiday (increases with long service) plus options to purchase extra days
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive, we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and aim to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged by practices or requirements that are not justified by the job's demands. If you believe you are suitable for this role, we encourage your application.