Job Description

About the role

If you have an interest in products and are keen to understand and learn more about how a product arrives on your plate or in your shopping basket then this could be the role for you!


Booker Group are recruiting 3 Product & Brand Developers on 18 month fixed terms contracts to support with our own brand projects.


In this role you will support the Product & Brand Manager to develop proposition-based developments ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs and in line with business priorities and timelines whilst maintaining quality and safety standards.


To do this you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical and commercial according to a gated process as well as conducting market research and competitor analysis to support identifying opportunities.


This role requires regular travel to business locations including our test kitchen.


You will be responsible for
Analysing competitor offerings and benchmarking against industry standards. Helping identify emerging food trends, consumer preferences, and gaps in the current product range. Developing products and ranges according to agreed proposition, strategy & deadlines Presenting proposed new ranges to senior stakeholders ensuring efficient sign off Coordinating with internal stakeholders, artwork agencies & suppliers to ensure products are launched successfully and on time. Tracking progress and resolving any issues throughout the gated process. Presenting new launches to internal stakeholders (Comms, Marketing, Sales) Supporting and contributing to internal and external stakeholder tastings Supporting post-launch review Championing diversity and inclusion to ensure everyone is welcome at Booker Following our Business Code of Conduct & always acting with integrity and due diligence. Building and maintaining effective working relationships internally and externally

You will need
Experience of working in the product industry (Food Products would be advantageous) Customer/ market insight/commercial understanding Demonstrated passion for Product Product Development Stakeholder engagement, including presentation skills Teamworking and collaboration Scheduling & prioritising workflow Managing business needs Continuous improvement To be able to commit to regular travel to business locations

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.


We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a

Disability Confident Committed

employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend 50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend 50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. * A great holiday package