Product Development Manager
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About the Role
Pattison Food Group is seeking a Product Development Manager to manage a portfolio of Private Brand products. You will drive sales, marketing, and product development initiatives to increase share and penetration.
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Responsibilities
- Achieve budgeted goals for area of accountability
- Manage a portfolio of Private Brand programs and products
- Align with Merchandising Category Managers to develop Private Brand category business plans
- Perform analysis and measurement of penetration, marketing plans, promotions, pricing, in store displays, merchandising strategies, and inventory forecasting
- Interpret trends and sales analysis data to guide supplier activity and drive product innovation
- Execute new strategic initiatives for assigned categories
- Collaborate with Private Brand suppliers to enhance relationships and alignment
- Manage product costs within supplier relationships
Requirements
- Degree in business or related experience
- 2+ years of experience in category management and/or product development
- Proficiency in data reporting resources (AC Nielsen, Business Intelligence Systems, Microsoft Office)
- Understanding of Private Brand competitive landscape and best practices
- Experience with project management
- Strong business acumen
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Company Overview
- Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a Jim Pattison business and Canada's largest Western based provider of food and health products.
- Consists of Save On Foods and other grocery banners with nearly 300 retail locations and over 30,000 team members.
Role Overview
- Full time Product Development Manager (Private Brands) position based in Langley, BC.
- Reports to Senior Business Development Manager.
- Responsible for managing a business portfolio delivering customer focused Private Brands product and program solutions.
Responsibilities
- Achieve budgeted goals for area of accountability.
- Manage a portfolio of Private Brand programs and products supporting the Build Value pillar.
- Align with Merchandising Category Managers to develop Private Brand category business plans.
- Perform analysis and measurement of penetration, marketing plans, promotions, pricing, in store displays, merchandising strategies, and inventory forecasting.
- Interpret trends and sales analysis data to guide supplier activity and drive product innovation.
- Execute new strategic initiatives for assigned categories.
- Perform activities in a consultative manner using a fact based approach for Private Brand programs.
- Collaborate with Private Brand suppliers to enhance relationships and alignment.
- Manage product costs within supplier relationships.
Qualifications
- Degree in business or related experience.
- 2+ years of experience in category management and/or product development.
- Proficiency in data reporting resources (AC Nielsen, Business Intelligence Systems, Microsoft Office).
- Understanding of Private Brand competitive landscape and best practices.
- Experience with project management.
- Strong business acumen.
Personal Attributes
- Self aware, empathetic, high Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
- Self starter able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Calm and level headed under pressure.
- Able to balance multiple deadline driven projects.
- Strong communicator, both verbal and written, able to present and influence.
- Entrepreneurial and passionate about growing business.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary.
- Great range of benefits, company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers.
- Opportunities for development and career progression.
Compensation Details
- $90,415.00 $120,554.00 per year.
- Compensation considers location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.
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