Product Proposition Manager: Local & Regional
- Bracknell, Berkshire
- £54,500-84,100 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
As the Product Proposition Manager for Local & Regional you will be responsible for overall performance of the Local & Regional portfolio, providing a differentiated, high quantity experience and customer journey for our target customers. You will also assure GSCoP compliance across the full Local & Regional portfolio.
You will have buying responsibilities for elements of the local and regional assortment, accountable for the commercial delivery of the key KPIs. You will take the lead managing your cross functional category POD.
Working with the Product Proposition Owner and Trading Manager you will work with internal and external experts to deliver, run and develop this plan and market-beating performance. You will be the central ‘hub’ of activity, delivering the day to day management of the Local & Regional proposition, fostering communication, and skillfully balancing competing priorities.
You will monitor performance and feedback of the Product Proposition, identifying root causes of successes and challenges. You will stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to keep us ahead of the market.The role will form part of the Value Added Food team, working closely with BrandsNew to seek innovative and challenger brands and products to offer to our Food Loving customers..Salary - £54,500.00 - £84,100.00Salary up to £75,000 depending on experienceContract type - This position is permanentWorking pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business.The team aim for around 2 day/s a week in the officeLocation - This role is a hybrid role home location is BracknellInterview Dates 18th & 19th SeptemberKey ResponsibilitiesBuild, manage and deliver sales and profit plans with associated KPIs for the Local and Regional assortment including the buying responsibility for the rangeEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to deliver a commercial range including proactive cost price managementAccountable for developing and implementing an effective marketing and promotional calendarSupport the development and delivery of the end to end proposition, with clear targets and measures of successAnalyse customer data, market trends, and competitor activities to inform proposition developmentMeasure and report on change activity, from small scale changes to transformational new launches to enable continuous improvementOperate in line with GSCoP, Competition Law, Anti-Bribery and CSR Policies and act as the point of contact for escalated issuesEssential skills/experience you’ll needExperience as a buyer or equivalent commercial roleStakeholder management skills and matrix workingUnderstanding of commercial and operational leversExperience of leading cross functional projectsGSCOP expertiseData based decision makingContinuous improvement mindsetClear understanding of ideation, test and learn, pilot and roll out process, including full estate roll out of new customer conceptsUnderstanding and awareness of legal implications of commercial activity with reference to Competition Law and other legislation relevant to a commercial roleDesirable skills/experience you may have● Experience in food retail● Experience working with small, local and regional or start-up brands#LI-HEADOFFICE
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#LI-REMOTE. To learn more about this role, please copy and paste this link into a new browser window: https://embed.wirewax.com/8114190Closing Date: September 7, 2025Pay: £54,500.00 - £84,100.00 AnnualContract Type: PermanentHours of Work: 35 hours per weekJob Level: Partnership Level 6Where You'll Be Working: Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YAABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPWe’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.Important points to note:It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.