Vendor Development Executive

Westcoast Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employee referral bonuses

Wellbeing support

Gym access at Theale

Job summary

Westcoast Limited is hiring a Vendor Business Development Executive to support growth of incremental business onboarding for the Westcoast Group across the UK. You will work with the vendor development team to onboard and incubate vendors within our Diversified Technology portfolio, building strong relationships across departments and vendors.

You’ll contribute from sales and operations, identify new growth opportunities, and help create a centre of excellence for vendor business development and

Qualifications

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Well organised and capable of managing time and prioritising.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial and ambitious, with the drive to exceed targets.
• Dynamic, methodical and applies logic to tasks and decision making.
• Innovative and creative approach to dealing with challenges.
• A high level of professionalism and excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial and operational awareness.
• Previous experience in IT/Distribution Sales – FMGC / CE Experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Motivated to continuously develop your industry knowledge.
• Be confident with presenting & selling the business.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the vendor development team on new business.
• Assisting with vendor onboarding & set up.
• Supporting vendor sales & new opportunities.
• Providing follow up to newly onboarded vendors whilst in their incubation phase to help ensure success.
• Creating & maintaining strong relationships with all Westcoast departments & vendors.
• Identify new incremental business opportunities & present back to the team.
• Develop market knowledge and skill set to enable identification of new growth areas for future ventures.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Presentation & selling

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

IT/Distribution sales

Job description

Vendor Business Development Executive At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organisations 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!

Vendor Business Development Executive At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organisations 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 The main purpose for the role is to support the growth of the incremental business we onboard for the Westcoast Group. The individual will work closely with the vendor development team, assisting with onboarding & incubating new & current vendors within our Diversified Technology portfolio. This will include building relationships with vendors & all Westcoast departments, providing support from both a sales and operations perspective & creating a centre of excellence for vendor business development & incubation.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Working collaboratively with the vendor development team on new business:
• Assisting with vendor onboarding & set up.
• Supporting vendor sales & new opportunities.
• Providing follow up to newly onboarded vendors whilst in their incubation phase to help ensure success.
• Creating & maintaining strong relationships with all Westcoast departments & vendors.
• Identify new incremental business opportunities & present back to the team.
• Develop market knowledge and skill set to enable identification of new growth areas for future ventures.

Is this the role for you?
Skills To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills, experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Well organised and capable of managing time and prioritising.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial and ambitious, with the drive to exceed targets.
• Dynamic, methodical and applies logic to tasks and decision making.
• Innovative and creative approach to dealing with challenges.
• A high level of professionalism and excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial and operational awareness.
• Previous experience in IT/Distribution Sales – FMGC / CE Experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Motivated to continuously develop your industry knowledge.
• Be confident with presenting & selling the business.

What’s in It for You? 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. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).
• 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.