At Holland & Barrett, we're transforming the way we help people live healthier, happier lives - and our own brand innovation is a big part of that journey. We're looking for a passionate Product Developer to lead the creation and delivery of new product development (NPD) projects that will shape our global wellness range for years to come. Sitting within our Global Product team, you'll work closely with technical, nutrition, science, and commercial colleagues to bring exciting, high-quality products to market - supporting our mission to become the trusted wellness partner for over 100 million customers worldwide. You will drive business performance by driving the range, quality & value perception of our own brand products. This role is instrumental in creating customer products and propositions that provide a continuous pipeline of unique innovation. This is a fixed term position for 9 months The Role:

• You will be responsible for working with the Mission lead, in consultation with Head and Director of Product, to support and deliver the product own brand strategy through translating consumer, trend and market insight into product innovation strategies and rolling 3- 5 year NPD plans
• You will be responsible for delivering the financial targets for the NPD pipeline and achieving the target customer metrics (adoption & retention) for all of your projects.
• You will work across multiple Missions across multiple categories to step change H&B's own brand product offer.
• You will ensure all product development delivers Holland & Barrett's brand purpose and promise.
• You will be responsible for working with our internal design studio to deliver best in class packaging designs which work within our company brand visual identity.
• You will work with your Mission Lead to develop compelling product propositions based on strong consumer insight, competitor and market knowledge that will drive long term value.
• You will work within our route to market process to deliver each development from initial concept to finished product delivery, optimising all aspects of the customer proposition from product format to claims. This may include sourcing of new suppliers and onboarding.
• You will ensure all new products are delivered on time and within agreed budgets.
• You will partner with internal marketing teams to maximise support for all launches.
• You will support the store education team through providing product detail to support the training of our store colleagues.
• You will be expected to be a product expert, keeping up to date with the latest global trends and understanding the supply base and manufacturing processes for all products within your remit.
  
  Relevant retail/FMCG brand/product development experience, ideally within food and nutrition.
• Proven examples of working within the ready to drinks and/or sports powders and supplements market would be advantageous
• An inquisitive mindset: comfortable with change and learning new skills and processes.
• Experience in leading NPD projects from concept to launch which have delivered step changing commercial results.
• Track record of developing compelling, strong selling products.
• A passion for products, brands and retail.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• An innovation mindset - championing new ideas and opportunities.
  
  Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:
• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Pension company contribution
• 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Care
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• Electric Car Scheme
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. Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s). #LI-JK2 #LI-Hybrid