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Location Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Junior Digital Merchandiser Reporting into the Digital Merchandising Manager for the Books category, you will be responsible for the creation of product content on the website from a skilfully crafted description to the relevant attributes of optimisation. With a passion for creative copywriting and maximising online sales opportunities, you will be the type of person to take your own initiative and use your creative flair, while also having an analytical mind, that can recognise the importance of data when making website decisions. Your Mission You will be working within the scope of The Works' multichannel strategic pillars on a recently launched Salesforce platform. You will be focused on growing the digital sales performance of TheWorks.co.uk website and DSV channels, specifically for the Books category. Support the Digital Merchandising Manager and contribute to the launch of website campaigns. Set up and publish products to TheWorks.co.uk website, ensuring that each critical element: title, image, description, and attributes are all completed and optimised in a timely and consistent manner. Ensure all priority products are identified, set up and published to maximise sales opportunity. Continually enhance and optimise product copy and content, to maintain relevant data if product specifications are tweaked and to improve upon existing detail. Monitor sales information at a product and category level and make data-driven decisions to promote the relevant products and campaigns throughout the year as efficiently as possible. Build strong relationships with Distribution, Buying and Stock teams to collate and send back all product samples required for photography and product set up. Ensure the best selection of images are processed throughout the day. Clearly communicate any retouching requirements on product photography. Conduct regular site walks and feedback all related site issues to relevant parties. Review and action weekly zero search' report and ensure search results are fully optimised. Check customer product reviews and take action to optimise all products where feedback is negative. Optimise all new DSV SKUs to TheWorks.co.uk website ensuring that each critical element: title, image, description, and attributes are all completed in a timely and consistent manner. Add improved additional imagery to DSV SKUs on top of imagery provided by supplier. Feedback on price differences of DSV SKUs vs wider market. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Experience with online content management systems (CMS) preferable, but not essential. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Have an understanding of current digital trends, industry knowledge and be tech savvy'. Copywriting experience preferable, but not essential. Accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent time management and organisation skills. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days including bank holidays. ?? Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs ?? And loads more! Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help! #LIHybrid
About the role As a result of some recent changes within our Own Brand team, we are looking for a Product Development Manager (known internally as Product & Brand Manager) which is a new Band 4 role to our business, to be based at our Wellingborough Head Office. There will be some flexibility to work from our other Support Centres (Watford, High Wycombe, & Eccles) as well as some limited home working. The role also comes with a car allowance. More details about this can be discussed at interview. In this role, you will define & deliver the proposition for your product area in line with the overarching brand plan as well as support the strategic roles and intent/category planning process to drive growth. You'll be a custodian for our Own Brand, owning and developing, implementing and oversee the brand keys and guidelines, pro actively assessing and driving the quality agenda of our ranges and have accountability for the end to end delivery of any new products. Role Responsibility Develop & drive the plan for your area that feeds into & compliments the overarching brand plan. Supporting the creation of compelling and insight led concepts. Working with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into propositions across the 6P's. Supporting the roles and intent planning process for category building pipelines and platforms for growth. Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities. Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with the team Actively using the Tesco platform of Insight Out as a key data source Lead the natural work teams to lead and deliver the propositions in your work area, working with them to identify and address any product under performance Leading the product development process with my natural work team & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers and all new products have clear customer & business rationale. Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines. Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time. Pro-actively seek opportunities to elevate the customer & colleague exposure and understanding of our brands. Your passion for product shows up at all occasions. Establish clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro-actively managing risk) Actively lead design agencies from briefings through to delivery, developing the design strategy and always ensuring creative excellence Govern any changes in the packaging to be implemented by the packaging team Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed. You will need Operational skills relevant for this job: Influencing and stakeholder engagement Innovative and conceptual thinking Data analysis & decision making Customer/ market insight/commercial understanding Communications management including Presentation skills Project & change management Experience relevant for this job: Project Management Strategic Brand Management Collaboration & Leadership skills Range & Category Management, in a fast paced environment Experience of translating business need into design strategy End to End product & proposition development Experience of working in the food/product industry and/or formal qualification. Experience of working in wholesale, retail or catering sectors People management (desirable) Whats 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 for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. 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. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. 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
About the role As a result of some recent changes within our Own Brand team, we are looking for a Product Development Manager (known internally as Product & Brand Manager) which is a new Band 4 role to our business, to be based at our Wellingborough Head Office. This is on a fixed term contract basis for up to 18 months. There will be some flexibility to work from our other Support Centres (Watford, High Wycombe, & Eccles) as well as some limited home working. The role also comes with a car allowance. More details about this can be discussed at interview. In this role, you will define & deliver the proposition for your product area in line with the overarching brand plan as well as support the strategic roles and intent/category planning process to drive growth. You'll be a custodian for our Own Brand, owning and developing, implementing and oversee the brand keys and guidelines, pro actively assessing and driving the quality agenda of our ranges and have accountability for the end to end delivery of any new products. Role Responsibility Develop & drive the plan for your area that feeds into & compliments the overarching brand plan. Supporting the creation of compelling and insight led concepts. Working with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into propositions across the 6P's. Supporting the roles and intent planning process for category building pipelines and platforms for growth. Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities. Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with the team Actively using the Tesco platform of Insight Out as a key data source Lead the natural work teams to lead and deliver the propositions in your work area, working with them to identify and address any product under performance Leading the product development process with my natural work team & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers and all new products have clear customer & business rationale. Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines. Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time. Pro-actively seek opportunities to elevate the customer & colleague exposure and understanding of our brands. Your passion for product shows up at all occasions. Establish clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro-actively managing risk) Actively lead design agencies from briefings through to delivery, developing the design strategy and always ensuring creative excellence Govern any changes in the packaging to be implemented by the packaging team Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed. You will need Operational skills relevant for this job: Influencing and stakeholder engagement Innovative and conceptual thinking Data analysis & decision making Customer/ market insight/commercial understanding Communications management including Presentation skills Project & change management Experience relevant for this job: Project Management Strategic Brand Management Collaboration & Leadership skills Range & Category Management, in a fast paced environment Experience of translating business need into design strategy End to End product & proposition development Experience of working in the food/product industry and/or formal qualification. Experience of working in wholesale, retail or catering sectors People management (desirable) Whats 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 for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. 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. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. 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