Digital Product Distribution Engagement Manager
Location: Reading or Remote
Rate: £50,000 – £55,000 pro-rata
Duration: 4 months (likely to extend)
TEC Partners are working with a household-name, global technology giant who are looking to recruit a Digital Product Distribution Engagement Manager into a crucial role in their Consumer Channel Marketing & Sales division. As a Digital Production Distribution Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for driving implementation of digital distribution with partners across EMEA and will report into the EMEA Digital Sales Lead. This is a hands-on, tactical role that will engage deeply with the CCSM Sales and Operations teams and with Retail Partners/Distributors across the EMEA region, to support, enable and drive the progress of digital product distribution.
Responsibilities include:
* Support implementation of digital distribution with partners across Europe, Middle East and Africa
* Support the Operational and Technical implementation processes across region working in collaboration with Digital Operations
* Engage with the account managers and partners across the region to drive the progress of digital distribution according to the agreed roadmap
* Deliver on the agreed roadmap for onboarding of partners to digital distribution, new product expansion, market expansion, and manage approvals for Indirect partner onboardings
* Guarantee continuous progress in interactions between the partner, account manager and technical integration team
* Plan and deliver regular rhythm with internal and external stakeholders. Support the ROB and required reporting
* Through stakeholder engagement capture and resolve issues or escalate if necessary, to prevent delays in landing new initiatives, services, or product launches
* Support the drive to expand DPD knowledge across the EMEA team
* Feeding back on challenges and making suggestions on how to address
* Identify opportunities, gather business justification, and present for review
* Monitor performance and drive regions to implement COE plans as required
What they are looking for:
* Strong, disciplined approach to process and project management
* Strong communication, cross-group collaboration and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage complexity of a regional role (matrix management, multiple levels)
* Ability to analyse and synthesize data from several sources to shape and clearly communicate a strong strategic point-of-view or recommendation
* Multi-level programme management skills and experience of roll out of key programs
* Understanding of digital distribution (POSA-Point of Sales Activation/ESD-Electronic Software Download/PTR-Print to Receipt)
* Experience of Retail/FMCG would be an asset
* Rounded management capabilities
* Strong understanding of Microsoft software/systems (Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint/Teams)
* Fluent English – additional EMEA languages an advantage
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly global leading company and play a crucial and hands-on role as a Digital Product Distribution Engagement Manager. Whilst the initial contract will run until the end of June, there is a high likelihood that if things go well, extensions will follow. This is a role with lots of scope and responsibility – where you will see the impact of your efforts. If you have the skills listed above and think you have what it takes to succeed as a Digital Product Distribution Engagement Manager, then get in touch right away to find out more!
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss further, please send your CV for immediate review.