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Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Product Manager (Computing)- Preston, UK
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Product Manager – Computing to take ownership of a market‑leading product portfolio within our CPC business. In this role, you’ll drive sales and margin performance, develop strong supplier relationships, and influence the success of our e‑commerce and marketing channels.
If you’re commercially sharp, confident negotiating at all levels, and excited by the idea of growing a category end‑to‑end, this could be your next step.
Why This Company?
Founded in 1967, CPC has earned its place as one of the UK's leading distributors of electrical, electronics and related products.
Working closely with businesses, tradespeople, installers, consumers and Makers and Educators, the CPC team is constantly striving to deliver only the best when it comes to product quality, value and customer service.
Recognised as an industry leader in electronic components and electrical products the company is recognised for its innovation and technical expertise. They have partnerships and customers that span the globe.
Offering a stable and friendly environment with a fantastic culture and ‘family-feel,’ if you’re looking for long-term position within testing, then please apply.
Office located in Preston – The role is office based working a minimum of 3 days on site.
What’s in it for you:
Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:
You’ll have the chance to truly own and grow your own computing product portfolio while working within a close‑knit team of four that values support, collaboration and shared learning. You’ll be guided by a highly experienced hiring manager with more than 30 years of CPC knowledge, giving you strong mentorship and insight into the business. In this role, you’ll gain broad exposure to suppliers, commercial strategy, pricing, marketing and full product lifecycle management, with opportunities to branch into product development and Far East sourcing. It’s a position where your ideas won’t just be heard — they can quickly turn into real impact on sales and margin.
What will you be doing?
What about you?
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Desirable:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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