Overview
We’re Kingfisher, a team of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.
At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! As a Product Lead for small Kitchen Appliances you will develop innovation in Own Exclusive Brand (OEB), being more agile in new product development and be more impactful on performance.
Responsibilities
* Use insight to create and maintain an exciting and competitive Category OEB range
* Understand the potential additions to the OpCo 'ask', to take the OEB range to the full potential
* Have full visibility of Opco’s full ranges for insight purposes
* Project manage all selected OEB projects/ranges from concept through to delivery
* Lead a cross functional expert team (designers, engineers, quality, brand, packaging etc.) across OEB Range development and validation
* Leads on Identifying NPD, input into eligibility criteria, Selling data, Comms brief and Product Validation
* Identify commercial potential for my OEB range by analysing relevant data for trends and insights
* Identify requirements for OEB product development projects by using the Business/ OpCo Category direction and all the customer insights gained.
* Shared Responsible for the sales and margin performance of the OEB products within range
* Own ongoing performance review of OEB products and manage remedial actions with OpCo's to support overall range performance
Skills needed to deliver my role
* Commercial and customer insight
* Build OEB strategy
* Plan and execute OEB range
* Industry and product knowledge
* New product development
What we do
Use insight to create and maintain an exciting and competitive Category OEB range. Understand the potential additions to the OpCo 'ask', to take the OEB range to the full potential. Have full visibility of Opco’s full ranges for insight purposes. Project manage all selected OEB projects/ranges from concept through to delivery. Lead a cross functional expert team (designers, engineers, quality, brand, packaging etc.) across OEB Range development and validation. Lead on Identifying NPD, input into eligibility criteria, selling data, comms brief and Product Validation. Identify commercial potential for my OEB range by analysing relevant data for trends and insights. Identify requirements for OEB product development projects by using the Business/ OpCo Category direction and all the customer insights gained. Shared Responsible for the sales and margin performance of the OEB products within range. Own ongoing performance review of OEB products and manage remedial actions with OpCo's to support overall range performance.
Skills
* Commercial and customer insight
* Build OEB strategy
* Plan and execute OEB range
* Industry and product knowledge
* New product development
I find solutions to complex customer problems
* I set priorities and work, making sure people have what they need to do it well
* I use my expertise to create simple solutions to complex challenges
* I develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* I define and deliver plans for up to two years in advance
* I keep up with industry best practice and adopt it in my area
* I provide the plan, focus and direction required to deliver change in my area
I turn strategy into action
* I deliver a high level of profitability or return on the resources given to me
* I support decision making that impacts multiple business areas or functions
* I identify and manage risk within our ways of working
Be Customer Focused – constantly improving our customers’ experience
* I listen to my customers
* I use available data to help make decisions
Be Human – acting with humanity and care
* I do the right thing
Be Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
* I build and share new ideas
* I try new things and share my learnings
Be Agile – working with trust, pace and agility
* I have courage to be creative
* Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20
Be Inclusive
* I embrace allyship
* I have self-awareness and a desire to learn
Be Accountable
* I own my actions
* I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role
At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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What we offer
Private Health Care
Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
Kingfisher Pension Scheme
Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
25 Days' Holiday
25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).
Staff Discount
20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
Life Assurance
x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
Bonus
Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
Kingfisher Share Save
Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
Our Behaviours
At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours
* Constantly improving our customer experience
* Acting with humanity and care
* Be curious
* Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
* Be inclusive
* Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together
* Be agile
* Working with trust, pace and agility
* Be accountable
* Championing the plan to deliver results and growth
Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. We want to share what they think with you.
Training & Development
There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.
Conversations with senior leaders
Resources and tools to help you grow
Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That\'s why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.
Initiatives that measure development
With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.
Find your path
The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.
Sharing is caring
We aren\'t selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you\'ll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.
Reach for the stars
So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.
Why Kingfisher
We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?
Application Process
What to expect from our application process...
Step 1: Application
Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.
Step 2: Review
A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.
Step 3: Interview 1
You’ll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.
Step 4: Interview 2
As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.
Step 5: Feedback
Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
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