Product Development Manager - Food - 18 months FTC

Job Description

About the roleAs a result of some recent changes within our Own Brand team, we are looking for a Product Development Manager (known internally asProduct & Brand Manager)which is a new Band 4 role to our business, to be based at our Wellingborough Head Office. Thisis on a fixed term contract basis for up to 18 months.There will be some flexibility to work from our other Support Centres (Watford, High Wycombe, & Eccles) as well as some limited home working. The role also comes with a car allowance. More details about this can be discussed at interview.In this 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.Youll 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 and have accountability for the end to end delivery of any new products.Role ResponsibilityDevelop & 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 6Ps.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 teamActively using the Tesco platform of Insight Out as a key data sourceLead the natural work teams to lead and deliver the propositions in your work area, working with them to identify and address any product under performanceLeading 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.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 excellenceGovern any changes in the packaging to be implemented by the packaging teamEnsuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed.You will needOperational skills relevant for this job:Influencing and stakeholder engagementInnovative and conceptual thinkingData analysis & decision makingCustomer/ market insight/commercial understandingCommunications management including Presentation skillsProject & change managementExperience relevant for this job:Project ManagementStrategic Brand ManagementCollaboration & Leadership skillsRange & Category Management, in a fast paced environmentExperience of translating business need into design strategyEnd to End product & proposition developmentExperience of working in the food/product industry and/or formal qualification.Experience of working in wholesale, retail or catering sectorsPeople management (desirable)Whats in it for youAt Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• 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, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out 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. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 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 for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The CompanyBe part of something special. Join our team at Booker.Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and servicefor all our customers.Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*