Product Developer - General Merchandise at Sainsbury's

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Retail, Manufacturing, Commercial Awareness, Customer Quality Measures, Project Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, Market Trends, Supplier Management, Design Direction, Quality Control, Creativity, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Retail

Description

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. 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 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, and leading the creation and delivery of the Product Brief for new and improved products. You will keep abreast of trends in the market, manage the end-to-end design generation process, and ensure accuracy of customer-facing product information. Additionally, you will collaborate 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. 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.

Responsibilities

You will shape and deliver the Product Plan for your sub-category areas, ensuring compliance with Gated Process requirements. Responsibilities include setting customer quality measures, leading the creation of Product Briefs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.