Junior Product Manager - Foods

• Assist in all functions of the product development process including market washouts, trend spotting, tracking new product launches
• Responsible for sending out courier packages and sample management
• Critical path management to ensure projects are developed on time
• Work and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all areas of the account are being run effectively
• Prepare and write copy for product, sales & marketing materials
• Support and manage product and design briefs. Working closely with the design team to produce and adjust designs to fit customer/brand requirements
• Be able to work with a diverse workload across a variety of product areas
• Send regular updates regarding the business and product development
• Support regular market washouts and comp shopping to ensure market awareness
• Support on raising product and design briefs and managing system uploads
• Sample Management
• Trend analysis and ability to collate and present back findings

• Can do attitude with a positive mindset
• Self-motivated
• Analytical
• Ability to multi-task on multiple projects
• Confident in communicating and developing relationships with internal and external
• Passion for product and an interest in retail
• A willingness to learn and improve and have a ‘hands on’ approach
• Can show examples of cross functional working
• Appetite to learn new categories and explore new product ranges
• Strong time management and a proactive work ethic
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Be reliable and committed
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office – in particular Outlook, Excel and Power Point

Previous experience in a similar role or a graduate with a food-based degree or background

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dress down Fridays
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay