Vendor Development Executive

Westcoast Limited; Theale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employee referral bonuses

Gym access (Theale)

Job summary

Westcoast Limited, a leading IT distributor in the UK, seeks a proactive candidate to support the growth of incremental business by onboarding and incubating new and existing vendors within its Diversified Technology portfolio. You will work with the vendor development team to build strong relationships across all Westcoast departments.

Daily duties include onboarding support, vendor setup, and driving new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Organised and able to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious with drive to exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the vendor development team on new business initiatives.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and setup.
• Support vendor sales and identify new opportunities.
• Provide follow-up with onboarded vendors during incubation to ensure success.
• Build and maintain relationships across Westcoast departments and vendors.
• Identify new incremental business opportunities and present back to the team.
• Develop market knowledge to spot growth areas for future ventures.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Relationship builder

Well organised

Time management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Target driven

Job description

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 tosupport the growth of the incremental business we onboardfor the WestcoastGroup. The individual willwork closely with the vendor development team,assistingwith onboarding & incubating new & current vendorswithin our Diversified Technology portfolio. This will include building relationships with vendors & all Westcoast departments,providing support from both asalesand 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 newbusiness:
• Assistingwith vendoronboarding &set up.
• Supporting vendor sales & new opportunities.
• Providing follow up to newly onboarded vendors whilst in their incubation phase to help ensure success.
• Creating &maintainingstrong relationships with all Westcoast departments & vendors.
• Identifynew incremental business opportunities & present back to the team.
• Develop market knowledge and skill set to enableidentification of new growth areas for future ventures.

Is this the role for you?

To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills,experienceand the desire to develop in other areas:

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Well organised and capable of managing time and prioritising.
• Energetic,entrepreneurialand 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 levelof professionalism and excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial and operational awareness.
• Previousexperience in IT/Distribution Sales – FMGC / CE Experience is highly desirablebut not essential.
• Motivated to continuously develop your industry knowledge.
• Be confident with presenting& selling the business.

What’sin 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. Whetherit’sfunded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications,we’vegot you covered.

Generous Benefits Package:Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses,perksand 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, fosteringa strong senseof belonging.