Product Coordinator Apprentice
Launch your career in product coordination, supporting leading rider-gear brands while building valuable skills in data, systems, content and commercial operations.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Bihr is a leading European distributor of parts, accessories and rider gear for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, snowmobiles and bicycles. With more than 300 brands and a network of independent resellers across Europe, our aim is to provide the best possible product range, availability and service to support our customers.
The Role
As a Product Coordinator Apprentice, you will provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support across the Rider Gear product portfolio, including brands such as RST, Arai, AGV, Bell Motorsport, Fly Racing, Troy Lee Designs, Sidi, Scott, EVS, Oakley, Ogio, Sena and Pinlock.
Reporting to the Product Manager, you will work closely with Brand Managers, Supply & Demand teams, the European Master Data Team and other areas of the business to ensure product information is accurate, support new product introductions and keep internal systems, sales tools and digital content up to date.
This is an entry-level 12-month apprenticeship designed for someone looking to gain practical experience within a commercial Product team. Previous product-management experience is not required; full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Master Data: Support the creation, maintenance and accuracy of Rider Gear product data, including product setup and master-data templates.
Systems: Maintain product information within business systems including SAP S4 and Microsoft NAV.
New Product Introduction: Support new product launches, range changes, discontinuations and end-of-life administration.
Product Content: Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to obtain specifications, imagery and other product information, ensuring digital assets and web content are complete and accurate.
Sales Tools: Assist with the setup and ongoing maintenance of internal and customer-facing sales tools.
Pricing & Commercial Data: Support the maintenance of pricing and other commercial information under the direction of the Product and Brand Managers.
Data Quality: Follow up missing information and actions, identify inconsistencies and coordinate corrections with relevant teams.
Reporting: Support routine reporting, data preparation and product analysis.
Team Support: Provide product information and general coordination support to Sales and the wider Rider Gear team.
Skills & Attributes
Strong willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence working with spreadsheets and data.
Strong attention to detail, organisation and a methodical approach.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Able to manage priorities, follow established processes and work independently on routine tasks once trained.
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working as part of a wider team.
An interest in Generative AI and how it can improve administrative, data and content processes would be advantageous.
Previous administration, data-entry, retail, customer-service or office experience would be useful but is not essential.
Experience with SAP S4, Microsoft NAV or another ERP system would be beneficial but is not required.
An interest in motorcycles, Rider Gear or the wider powersports industry would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Department
- Brand & Product
- Locations
- Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Blackburn, United Kingdom
About Bihr
Bihr is the leading European distributor of rider gear and spare parts, accessories and tyres for motorcycles, quads/ATV and scooters.
Founded in 1975, the company is present in over 15 countries. Our portfolio comprises about 350 brands and more than 200.000 items distributed through a network of 15.150 dealers.
This is made possible by 750 employees, 1.200 at peak seasons, including 100 in-house sales representatives and more than 60 customer service representatives.
From the outset, the strength and foundation of this exceptional success have been based on comprehensive services and first-class logistics. With a total storage area of more than 54.500 m2 spread over 7 warehouses, Bihr is able to supply almost all dealers in Europe within 24 hours.
In 2022 Bihr was acquired by Arrowhead.
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally.