Product Developer

Overview

In this Product Developer role at M&S, you translate customer insights and trends into high-quality products across the full lifecycle from concept to launch. You collaborate with Buyers, Technologists, and suppliers to deliver products that stand out on shelves and align with Brand Values. You will influence category strategy, spot opportunities, and drive successful product introductions that impact millions of customers. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on innovation, quality, and delivering value.

Pay / Benefits

• colleague discount for you and one household member
• competitive holiday allowance
• discretionary bonus schemes linked to performance
• strong pension + life assurance
• induction + training from day one
• wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Stay current on foods and lifestyle trends and translate insights into product opportunities
• Deliver and align product strategy with business unit objectives and Brand Values
• Collaborate with Trading Manager, Head of Product Development, Brand Marketing, Technologist and Buyer on category strategy
• Set range strategy in line with category objectives and business goals
• Identify commercial product development opportunities within own area of responsibility

Key requirements

• Focused, innovative and focused on high-quality product ranges
• Customer satisfaction targets in product quality and innovation for the category
• Successful new product development for the category
• Sales and market share targets
• Deliver products that meet the Brand Values of the category

• Customer-focused
• Collaborative
• Commercially minded
• Relationship-building
• Problem-solving

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