Booker Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
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Product Development Manager - 18 Month FTC role at Booker
About the role
Do you have a passion for product? Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver new products from inception to development and to launch? If the answer is yes then Booker could have the perfect role for you!!
Booker Group is looking for 3 Product Development Managers (known internally as Product & Brand Manager) on 18‑month fixed‑term contracts to support our Own Brand Projects.
In this role you will define and deliver the proposition for your product area in line with the overarching brand plan, support strategic intent/category planning to drive growth, and serve as custodian for our Own Brand, owning and developing the brand guidelines, proactively assessing and driving the quality agenda of our ranges, and have accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of any new products.
There will be some flexibility to work from our other Support Centres (Watford, High Wycombe & Eccles) and limited home working. Where applicable, the role also comes with a car allowance due to regular travel to business locations including our test kitchen. More details can be discussed at interview.
You will be responsible for
* Defining, developing and 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 the brand guidelines.
* Proactively 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 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 and sharing with the team.
* Actively using the Tesco platform of Insight Out as a key data source.
* Leading the natural work teams to deliver the propositions in your work area.
* Ensuring all products are formulated in line with product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.
* Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems.
* Advocating for Booker brands and participating in events and initiatives.
* Proactively seeking opportunities to elevate the customer & colleague exposure of our brands.
* Establishing clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro‑actively managing risk).
* Actively leading design agencies from briefings to delivery, developing the design strategy and ensuring creative excellence.
* Ensuring projects follow Booker design process and milestone process.
* Managing and prioritising workflow.
* Actively assessing and acting on the quality of own brands.
* Governting changes in packaging implemented by the packaging team.
* Championing diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels welcome at Booker.
You will need
* Previous experience of working in the FMCG industry within Product Development.
* A true passion for products (we’d love to see it in your application too!).
* Strong data analysis skills to deliver a data‑led and informed proposition.
* Curiosity for products evidenced by up‑to‑date knowledge of market, competitor and industry trends and activity.
* Understanding of brand standards and how to apply them to drive consistency and compliance.
* Ability to effectively engage stakeholders and continually manage expectations.
* Customer/market insight and commercial acumen.
* Proactive, self‑driven and able to motivate & mentor others.
* Highly organised and able to manage different priorities and workflows.
* Project management experience with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Ability to manage, influence and negotiate with all levels.
Whats in it for you?
* 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 payday (thirteen times a year). Includes 10% off at Tesco Café and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, plus further great deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco Bank (terms and conditions apply).
* Free eye test when you spend £50 or more; 30% savings on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses over £50.
* 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, join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
* Life Assurance – covered for death in service life cover up to three times annual pay.
* Health and wellbeing support and resources including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* A great holiday package.
About Us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from across the country. We operate over 190 cash & carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.
Booker values diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to feel represented and be yourself at work. We also support flexible working for all career stages.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on accessibility support, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those who attend an interview.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
Industry
Wholesale
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