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The Opportunity Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. This is a great career opportunity for a successful and experienced Audio Visual/ IT Brand Manager who is able to manage multiple brands for this successful technology distributor. You will be responsible for managing several technology brands, with a focus on driving revenue and profit growth through your operational expertise. The job provides a great opportunity to play a key role in growing a series of leading Audio Visual and IT brands, develop your entrepreneurial skillset, and enhance your commercial and leadership skills. Responsibilities for the role will include: Vendor Acquisition and Onboarding: o Actively source and recruit new vendors to expand the portfolio, leveraging personal industry networks and relationships to bring high-potential partners on board that align with customer needs and company growth objectives. o Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring seamless integration into distribution channels, including contract terms, initial stock commitments, and compliance with company standards. Stock and Inventory Management: o Oversee stock holding profiles for current and new vendors, including forecasting demand, optimising inventory levels to minimise overstock or shortages, and coordinating with supply chain teams to maintain efficient stock turnover. o Implement data-driven inventory strategies, such as analysing sales data to adjust stock allocations, managing reorder points, and ensuring stock availability supports sales targets while controlling costs. Commercial Management of Vendors: o Drive commercial performance of vendor relationships by negotiating pricing, margins, rebates, and promotional incentives to maximise profitability and competitive positioning in the AV market. o Conduct regular commercial reviews with vendors, addressing performance metrics, resolving disputes, and identifying opportunities for co-funded initiatives like joint marketing or exclusive deals. Internal Promotion and Sales Enablement: o Develop and deliver training programmes, resources, and updates to the sales team on current and new vendors, including product features, competitive advantages, and selling strategies to increase awareness and drive adoption. o Collaborate with sales leadership to create vendor-specific sales tools, such as playbooks, demo kits, or incentive programs, and track the impact on sales performance through metrics like vendor revenue contribution. • Work closely with the Marketing and Managing Directors to ensure quality promotions of all new and existing brands in the company portfolio., • Identify and research needs, execute research studies and projects, and analyse research in order to identify opportunities, • Stay current on market trends and competitive activity, • Establish and maintain brand budgets, • Define and manage the brand communication strategy using a variety of media, • Own the development and messaging of the brand narrative, • Work with the Marketing Director to create, execute, and manage marketing programs and campaigns Based at west side of M4 corridor, the role will be a hybrid one. Salary is doe/neg. circa £45k-£70k p.a. plus car or car allowance and excellent benefits. Whilst the role is hybrid it will involve a mix of remote analysis (e.g., market research, stock forecasting) and in-person collaboration (e.g., sales training, vendor meetings). Your skills and experience • You will have excellent experience of managing brands ideally in the Audio Visual and/or technology marketplace., • Proven track record of sourcing and onboarding new vendors in the AV or technology distribution sector, with a network of industry contacts that can be leveraged to expand partnerships., • Experience in inventory and stock management, including familiarity with ERP systems, demand forecasting tools, and supply chain optimisation in a distribution environment., • Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated success in negotiating vendor contracts, managing margins, and driving revenue growth through strategic pricing and promotions., • Ability to influence and educate internal teams, particularly sales, with experience in creating and delivering product training or enablement programs., • Knowledge of AV distribution dynamics, including channel management, reseller relationships, and market-specific trends in the UK., • Excellent project management, planning and organisation skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, • Good leadership qualities, • Excellent attention to detail, • Proven ability to work cross-functionally, • Experience managing brands across multiple markets, • Creative thinker and problem solver with strong communication skills The Recruiters AV Jobs are the No. 1 Audio Visual Recruiters in the UK working with clients and candidates to ensure a successful job fit every time.

Production Operative £27,000 - £30,000 + Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 Gloucester Do you have hands on experience within a manufacturing/production environment? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge within an expanding manufacturer who are gaining a lot of training and investment from a wider group? Do you want a role that you can make your own and become a vital member within an ambitious business? Due to continued growth, my client are looking for a production operative to join the team at their state of the art facility in Gloucester. The successful applicant will be joining and experienced and passionate manufacturing team and will gain exposure to a range of techniques and processes. In this varied role you will be responsible for equipment & machinery operation, basic maintenance tasks, material handling, materials preparation, process improvements and a range of other tasks. You will gain access to company & product training provided by both the internal team and the wider parent company. You will be joining a company gaining a lot of knowledge, time and investment from a wider group to aid their expansion. The business have very unique methods and services and use cutting edge development, science and technology to manufacture and test bespoke products to a range of customers within the marine & defence sectors. For more information please click apply 4992 and contact Patrick Walsh - (phone number removed) The Role: * A variety of responsibilities including materials handling, machinery operation & maintenance. * Access to excellent training and new manufacturing techniques * Working closely with the production manager The Candidate: * Able to pass SC Clearance * Experience within a production or manufacturing environment * Keen to enhance your skillset * Able to complete manual handling tasks elix Sourcing Solutions Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Production Technician| Trainee|Engineering|Manufacturer|Operative|Technician|Machinery|materials|Stores|Logistics|Manufacturing|Production|Engineering|Engineered|Manufacturer|Engineer|Science|Technology|R&D|Research|Development|Test|Polymers|Chemicals|Technician|Science|Lab|Laboratory|Gloucester|Cinderford|Cheltenham|Bristol|Quedgeley|Stroud|Coleford|Worcester|Swindon|Stroud|Tewkesbury|Hereford|Forest Of Dean