Product Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time
Product Development Specialist

At Sainsbury's, we're committed to delivering a great range of quality products to our customers. As a Product Development Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in achieving this goal by working closely with our product development and global sourcing teams. Your key responsibilities will include translating and executing category strategies, owning target KPIs, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and driving profitable growth. With a focus on customer-driven initiatives and a collaborative approach, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Senior Buyer and Buying Manager in translating and executing the category strategy for a given product range to drive profitable growth.
  • Take ownership of buying own brand and branded ranges, ensuring a customer-focused proposition and establishing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage pricing, develop trading plans, and conduct regular store visits to contribute to achieving target KPIs such as sales, margin, stock, availability, digital metrics, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
  • A highly motivated and commercially aware professional with a passion for delivering profitable growth and customer-focused strategies.
  • Previous buying experience, preferably in a non-food retail environment, with a deep understanding of market trends and suppliers to inform budgeting and trading plans.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme and life cover.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a passionate team that values your expertise and offers endless opportunities for development and success.
  • A range of benefits, including colleague discount, flexible working arrangements, and access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers.


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