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In this permanent role, you will define & deliver the proposition for your product area in line with the overarching brand plan as well as support the strategic roles and intent/category planning process to drive growth. You'll be a custodian for our Own Brand, owning and developing, implementing and oversee the brand guidelines, pro actively assessing and driving the quality agenda of our ranges and have accountability for the end to end delivery of any new products.
Job Responsibility:
Defining, developing & driving the proposition for your product area in line with the overarching brand plan
Supporting the strategic roles and intent/category planning process to drive growth
Be a custodian for our Own Brand, owning and developing, implementing and oversee the brand keys and guidelines
Pro actively assessing and driving the quality agenda of our ranges
Be accountable for the end to end delivery of any new products
Creating and supporting compelling and insight led c
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 our 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
Leading the product development process with my natural work team & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers and all new products have clear customer & business rationale
Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines
Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time
Being an advocate for Booker brands, sharing expertise and passion for product though actively participating in events and initiatives
Pro-actively seek opportunities to elevate the customer & colleague exposure and understanding of our brands. Your passion for 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
Ensure projects follow Booker design process and milestone process
Manage and prioritise workflow
Actively assess and action the quality of own brands in conjunction with the natural work team
Govern any changes in the packaging to be implemented by the packaging team
Championing diversity and inclusion ensuring everyone feels welcome at Booker.
Requirements:
Previous experience of working in the FMCG industry within Product Development
A true passion for products
Strong data analysis to deliver a data led and informed proposition
A natural passion and curiosity for products evidenced by up to date knowledge of market, competitor and industry trends and activity
Understand the importance of brand standards and how to apply them and drive consistency in compliance
The ability to effectively engage stakeholders, continually managing expectations
Customer/market insight/commercial acumen
Be proactive and self driven and able to motivate and mentor others
Highly organised and able to manage different priorities and workflows
Project management experience with focus on continuous improvement
The ability to manage, influence and negotiate with all levels.
What we offer:
A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day
10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself
Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
Free eye test when you spend £50 or more
50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme
After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount
Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution
Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family