Main Purpose of the Role :
To develop products to take to market which meet the core values of the Opticaid / Remaldi® brand whilst meeting the latest buying trends and hitting company sales and profit targets.
Develop market and industry knowledge to contribute to new product development / innovation. Undertake competitor and trend analysis.
Undertake product range forecasting and develop merchandise plans.
Use product and sales data to support decisions and influence the strategic and operational direction
Gain an understanding of B2B and B2C customer sales, and help develop different ranges for both markets.
Demonstrate anticipation of customer buying and product patterns to forecast future demand.
Ensure the agreed route to market is delivered and maintained successfully.
PERSON SPECIFICATION & BEHAVIOURS
Good standard of GSCE’s including Maths and English to a minimum of a level 5.
3 A levels or A level equivalent
Creative flair with a keen interest in developing products to take to market. Interest in the latest consumer buying trends.
Confident, accountable and proactive approach. Team player as well as ability to work on their own initiative.
Good communication skills and ability to explain to other stakeholders their requirements. Articulate.
Flexible, agile and adaptable to the changing markets
Numerate and able to base decisions on analysis and facts. Prepared to take calculated risks.
Tenacious and able to pay attention to detail to ensure products meet standards and are delivered to market at the correct time
Ability to operate within the professional code of ethics.