Job Description

Our Mission

At Upper Canada UK we are constantly innovating to bring the latest trends in beauty and wellness to customers at an affordable price point. We operate across nine key brands; Aroma Home, The Vintage Cosmetics Company, Wanderflower, Yes Studio, Danielle Creations, Erase Your Face and our recent Korean skincare acquisition brands Animalz, Masque Bar and My Ingredients, spanning warming, beauty accessories, bath & body and skincare.

Head quartered in Toronto, Canada, with our UK office in London Bridge we deliver value to customers all over the globe including, US & Canada, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. As a business we are collaborative, growth focused and driven by our five cultural pillars: Innovation, Passion, Energy, Value and Partnership. No matter what role you join us in you will have a voice and the opportunity to contribute to an exciting, fast-moving business.

The role

We are looking for a Product Developer to work alongside our Product Development team across all our brands and categories.

As a Product Developer you will be at the forefront of bringing the latest innovations to our customers. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to develop and launch new products with leading retailers such as Sainsbury's, Morrisons, New Look, Normal (EU), Primark, TKMaxx and more.

You will be joining us at an exciting time having grown year on year for the past 6 years, there is huge opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and expansion.

What you can expect

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Work closely with suppliers on product costings and negotiations across all brands and categories.

Create Artwork and Concept Briefs for our Graphic design team

Collaborate and ensure communication flow across cross-function teams, including product development, design, sales and operations.

Work alongside the design team to prepare Marketing materials for trade shows and e-commerce.

Own the process

Meticulously manage product development timelines, ensuring projects meet key stakeholder expectations.

Perform sample assessments on new products to ensure all products meet quality standards.

Manage our PD trackers to ensure on time in full execution.

Build and develop supplier relationships.

Drive growth
Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the market.

Prepare customer facing product presentations to pitch new products and showcase our brands.

Manage supplier relationships, including, maintaining and growing existing relationships and identifying and establishing new opportunities.

About you

You are obsessed with beauty, innovation and love to spark delight with customers. You are detail oriented, commercially focussed and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have 3 Years experience within a product development role
Alongside the basics of IT literacy and strong communication skills you will have experienced the juggle and have excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment. This role also requires demonstratable experience of costing and negotiation tactics.

Be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude
You're a team player who can work independently. This is a truly collaborative role that will benefit hugely from your pro-active and organised nature as well as your sharp attention to detail. Your positivity will help drive projects forward in our fast-paced business.

Be beauty obsessed
You'll have your finger on the pulse and have a passion for innovation and staying ahead of the trends. You will have a keen interest in the beauty and gifting sector with an eye on new opportunities and exciting industry updates.

Why Join Us

Our amazing team.

Our friendly and supportive team make even the most challenging days a breeze. We are proud to be continually cultivating a culture of support, learning and growth.

Broad customer base.

From independent Garden Centres to huge global retailers our products make it into homes all over the world.

Your voice matters.

Everyone in the business has the opportunity to contribute ideas across everything, from products to how to improve processes.

Flexible working.

We are a hybrid office with team members in the office a minimum of two days a week. We offer core working hours of 10am-4pm with the flexibility to work the remaining 2 hours when they suit you.

Benefits.

Bonus scheme
25 days holiday
3% Employers Contribution Pension
Perkbox subscription
Learning & Development opportunities
Monthly socials

We are an equal opportunities employer. We value our team who come from all walks of life, who's various experiences and perspectives make our product what it is. We welcome requests for accommodations to support you in the application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 3ER