Product Developer - Food and Impulse
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Job Description
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers, the ones that enable our growth. Thatβs why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work. The Product Developer has a fundamental role in developing our product proposition. They will Lead new product development across food to go categories including sandwiches, hot food, bakery, snacking, and drinks and translate trend, consumer, and competitor insight into compelling product briefs and range proposals.
In addition the Product Developer will also manage the full development cycle from brief through to listing, including concept creation, supplier briefing, tasting, costing, and launch.
What you will be doing:
- Drive innovation in line with seasonal calendars, NPD windows, and trading priorities.
- Identify gaps in the current r...