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Sainsbury's

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London
  • 2d left

AI generated summary

  • You have extensive product development experience, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, project management expertise, and strategic thinking to drive innovation and market growth.
  • You will identify trends, develop product plans, ensure quality, manage briefs, drive innovation, analyze data, and oversee supplier strategies for Fresh Meals.

Requirements

  • As a Product Development Manager for Sainsbury's, you are a highly experienced professional with a genuine passion for innovation, trends, and delivering exceptional products to meet the needs and desires of our customers.
  • With a strong background in product development, whether in the retail, manufacturing, or food service industry, you possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end process, from ideation to market launch.
  • Your commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and ability to analyse complex data enable you to shape and drive the innovation strategy for your category, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
  • With your strong project management and planning skills, you ensure that all product development initiatives align with quality standards, compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
  • You are a strategic thinker, delivering long-term product plans and contributing to the development of supplier strategies.
  • Overall, you play a vital role in driving market growth, enhancing the customer experience, and establishing Sainsbury's as a leader in the confectionery industry.

Responsibilities

  • As a Product Development Manager for the Food for later division at Sainsbury's, you will play a vital role in identifying new trends and opportunities to launch innovative products that resonate with our customers.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the innovation strategy for your category area.
  • This includes developing and delivering the product plan, ensuring compliance throughout the gated process, and utilising insights to inform strategy and product briefs.
  • As the custodian of customer quality measures for Sainsbury's Brand, you will champion product quality, benchmark against competitors, and address customer dissatisfaction.
  • Additionally, you will lead the creation and delivery of product briefs, drive innovation in ingredients and packaging, manage the design generation process, and contribute to longer-term strategic planning.
  • You will also be accountable for customer-facing product information accuracy and contribute to category supply base management and supplier strategy.
  • With your expertise in product development, commercial acumen, strong communication skills, and ability to analyse complex data, you will drive the success and growth of our Fresh Meals range.

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 02 January 2025.

What is the location of the Product Development Manager role?

The role is located at Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The position is a permanent contract.

What is the salary range for the Product Development Manager role?

The salary is competitive plus benefits, but specific figures are not provided in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of a Product Development Manager?

The main responsibilities include identifying new trends, driving innovation strategy, developing product plans, ensuring compliance, championing product quality, managing design generation, and contributing to supply base management.

What qualities and experience are required for this role?

Candidates are expected to have a strong background in product development, excellent communication skills, commercial acumen, project management skills, and the ability to analyze complex data.

What kind of benefits does Sainsbury’s offer?

Benefits include colleague discounts, a pensions scheme, life cover, a performance-related bonus, annual holiday allowance, health cash plans, and access to private healthcare.

Is there a focus on work-life balance at Sainsbury’s?

Yes, Sainsbury’s emphasizes work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

Sainsbury’s supports career development opportunities and encourages employees to try new roles across the business.

How does Sainsbury's ensure inclusivity in the workplace?

Sainsbury's is committed to being a truly inclusive retailer and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, encouraging personal and professional growth.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.