Attention Product Developers! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in a dynamic work environment?

Our client, a rapidly growing company, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Product Developer to join their team. This newly-created role comes with the flexibility of hybrid working and multiple locations to choose from.

As a Product Developer, you will have the chance to take ownership of your category and drive the development of exciting new products. This role is instrumental in supporting the company's growth trajectory, offering you the chance to make a significant impact in the business.

If you're enthusiastic about creating innovative products and thrive in a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and be part of a company that fosters creativity, embraces ambition, and is dedicated to delivering excellence in product development.

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‍You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop & drive the plan for your area that feeds into & compliments the overarching brand plan.
• Supporting the creation of compelling and insight-led concepts.
• Working with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into propositions across the 6P's.
• Supporting the roles and intent planning process for category-building pipelines and platforms for growth.
• Visiting supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities.
• Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with the team
• Actively using the Tesco platform of Insight Out as a key data source
• Lead the natural work teams to lead and deliver the propositions in your work area, working with them to identify and address any product underperformance
• Leading the product development process with natural work team & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers and all new products have clear customer & business rationale.
• Ensuring all products are formulated in line with product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.
• Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time.
• Pro-actively seek opportunities to elevate the customer & colleague exposure and understanding of brands.  Your passion for the product shows up at all occasions.
• Establish clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro-actively managing risk)
• Actively lead design agencies from briefings through to delivery, developing the design strategy and always ensuring creative excellence
• Govern any changes in the packaging to be implemented by the packaging team
• Ensuring products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed.

What's required?

• Project Management
• Strategic Brand Management
• Collaboration& Leadership skills
• Range& Category Management, in a fast paced environment
• Experience of translating business need into design strategy
• End to End product & proposition development
• Experience of working in the food/product industry and/or formal qualification.
• Experience of working in wholesale, retail or catering sectors

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What's in it for you?

circa £50,000.00

Car allowance

Other great benefits!

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 053)

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