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Product Developer, Food and Drink

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Holland & Barrett

Nov 9

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • London

Requirements

  • Substantial retail/FMCG brand/product development experience, ideally within food and nutrition.
  • Experience leading NPD projects from concept to launch with proven commercial impact
  • Proven ability to develop compelling, high-selling products
  • An innovation mindset - championing new ideas and opportunities.
  • A strong team mindset and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and embrace change.
  • Results driven with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
  • Curious and adaptable, open to change and learning new skills .

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Head and Director of Product to support and deliver own-label strategy by translating consumer, trend, and market insights into product innovation and rolling 3-5 year NPD plans.
  • Delivering financial targets for the NPD pipeline and achieve target customer metrics (adoption & retention) for all projects.
  • Managing multiple projects across various categories to elevate H&B's own brand offering.
  • Ensuring product development aligns with Holland & Barrett's brand purpose and promise.
  • Partnering with internal design studio to create packaging that fits within brand visual identity.
  • Working with Head of Product to craft product propositions based on consumer insight, competitor knowledge, and market analysis.
  • Overseeing each development from concept to delivery within our route-to-market process, optimising customer proposition from product format to claims.
  • Source and onboard new suppliers as necessary for each product.
  • Ensuring on-time, budget-compliant delivery of new products.
  • Coordinating with internal marketing to maximise support for launches.
  • Provide product detail to support training of store colleagues.
  • Acting as a product expert, staying current on global trends, supply base, and manufacturing processes.

FAQs

What is the nature of the employment contract for this role?

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Product Developer?

The primary responsibilities include collaborating on the own-label strategy, managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring product development aligns with the brand purpose, and overseeing product projects from concept to delivery.

Is there a requirement for travel in this role?

Yes, there may be occasional travel to other Holland & Barrett locations as needed.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have substantial retail/FMCG brand/product development experience, ideally within food and nutrition, and proven abilities in leading NPD projects from concept to launch.

What type of products will I be developing in this role?

You will be developing products for Holland & Barrett's own brand range, focusing on food and drink options that align with the company’s wellness ethos.

Can you describe the work environment for this role?

This role is based in London with flexible, hybrid working arrangements, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office to enhance collaboration and productivity.

What benefits does Holland & Barrett offer for this position?

Benefits include a 25% employee discount, performance bonuses, a pension plan with company contributions, 33 days of holiday, private medical care, and an electric car scheme.

How does Holland & Barrett support diversity and inclusion?

Holland & Barrett is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrating unique experiences and backgrounds in alignment with their EPIC values: Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, and Caring.

What is the expected outcome for new products developed in this role?

The goal is to achieve financial targets for the NPD pipeline and ensure strong adoption and retention metrics for all new product launches.

What is the culture like at Holland & Barrett?

Holland & Barrett promotes a culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and adaptability while focusing on well-being across all dimensions for their colleagues.

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Holland & Barrett

Making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1870
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Holland & Barrett is a leading wellness retailer and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist food, sports nutrition and ethical beauty brands. Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years and has an omnichannel retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 18 countries worldwide, including over 800 in the UK and Ireland**Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are “qualified to advise” with in depth training in nutrition and supplements to give accessible personalised advice to customers on their individual needs. We’re passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

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