Sainsbury's
Product Developer - General Merchandise
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Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Product Developer in General Merchandise means being at the forefront of innovation and creativity, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering exciting new products that resonate with our customers. GM at Sainsbury’s covers a diverse range of product areas from Seasonal gifting to Homewares and Stationery. As part of a collaborative team that values customer quality measures and embraces new trends, you will have the opportunity to lead projects, set design directions, and drive innovation excellence, all while receiving support and resources to enhance your skills and expertise. With a focus on continuous development and a passion for delivering excellence, you will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to life and make a real impact in the retail industry.
What you'll do
You will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering the Product Plan for your sub-category areas, ensuring compliance with all Gated Process requirements and documentation. Your responsibilities will include:
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- Being the custodian of taste and quality by setting customer quality measures for all products developed
- Utilising various insights to inform strategy and project objectives
- Leading the creation and delivery of the Product Brief for new and improved products
- Keeping abreast of trends in the market
- Managing the end-to-end design generation process
- Ensuring accuracy of customer-facing product information
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and business partners to drive innovation and increase customer exposure to new products and ranges
Who you are
As a Product Developer in General Merchandise for Sainsbury's, you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in product development within the retail or manufacturing industry, essential for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to meet customer expectations. With your commercial awareness, customer quality measures expertise, and proven track record in setting product direction through detailed briefs and processes, you possess the skills necessary to lead and manage projects effectively while interpreting and analysing data to make informed decisions. Your passion for new trends, effective communication, and strong drive to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams showcase your commitment to delivering excellence and driving success in product development.
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Essential Criteria
- Proven and current experience in non-food product development within general merchandise categories within large complex retail organisation.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle management and knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier management.
- Commercial analytical skills and experience, with the ability to balance creativity, customer insight, cost, quality, and margin to deliver commercially successful ranges.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently engage, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders to gain alignment on product direction and commercial decisions.
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