Product Development Manager
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Buying and Merchandising
- Permanent
This vacancy has expired
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
We have a newly created opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our Food Buying team. The Product Development Manager will support the Head of Food, Wine & Spirits with defining the overall divisional strategy. They will be responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the Harrods Own Label product offering across all food & drink categories, within the Luxury for Living brand framework. Managing a team of Product Developers, this role encompasses key objectives such as quality, commerciality, sustainability, innovation and brand building (with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers).
Our food halls are world famous- from our chocolate to our teas, tourists come from all over the world to purchase our Harrods Own Label food. Our own label category makes up over 50% of our food, wine and spirits category. Whilst this role will have a mix of NPD across all categories, we are looking for somebody with very strong experience in product development of ambient food.
About the Role
In this role you will be:
- Using customer insight to underpin category strategy, NPD and EPD.
- Bringing a strong creative and innovative element to Harrods Own Label product development which enables the business to deliver customer delight and satisfaction, and positions us as a leader within fine food & drink retail.
- Formulating and maintaining a relevant competitor set and benchmarking process across all categories, enabling us to fully understand the competitor landscape and our (current and future) position within it.
- Leading a talented team of product developers across all categories.
- Collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to drive a best-in-class approach to project management within the Product Development and wider commercial functions.
- Working closely with Buying Managers to create an effective pipeline of potential new suppliers, developing a network across categories within the fine food & drink sector.
- Supporting the development of divisional sustainability strategy in line with the central ESG programme.
About You
- You will have excellent experience in retail product and packaging development (with a track record of successful delivery and change implementation)
- Leadership & people management experience.
- Knowledge of print/packaging production and techniques to ensure ‘anything is possible’.
- Strong commercial acumen in relation to packaging commitments and production.
- Strong communication skills – Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage critical paths and production lead-times.
Our Promise To You
In return, we can offer you an excellent benefits package. This includes a generous company pension where Harrods contribute 10% if you contribute 6%, an excellent company bonus scheme, a day off for your birthday, as well a charity day. Of course, you will be receive our fabulous in store discount, including in our world famous food hall, beauty, and multiple restaurants. We also offer a range of health benefits, including private healthcare, gym membership and an on-site doctor.
Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people, our culture, and careers opportunities search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram, @togetherharrods.
Do you want to be notified every time a job like this gets added?
Great news! We will let you know when a new job like this has been added!
Our Values
We have five employee values that show us the way. These values are the behaviours and ways of working that we attach the most importance to at Harrods.
We use our values to illustrate how we want to be with each other, with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. By living our values together we can make Anything Possible.
Related jobs
Salary
Location
Location
Hammersmith
Job Type
Full Time
Sector
Buying and Merchandising
Contract Type
Permanent
Description
We are recruiting for a Technical Admin Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team. About the Role As a Technical Admin Assistant, you will support the Technical team with day-to-day admin duties,
Reference
VAC- 45421
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Job managed by:
Freja KaneJob managed by:
Freja KaneSalary
Location
Location
Knightsbridge
Job Type
Full Time
Sector
Buying and Merchandising
Contract Type
Permanent
Description
Our Merchandising team are now looking for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join them here at Harrods. We are recruiting for a range of category's - Fashion, Beauty, Home, Toys and Technology.We're al
Reference
VAC- 42143
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Job managed by:
Laura StainsbyJob managed by:
Laura StainsbySalary
Location
Location
Knightsbridge
Job Type
Full Time
Sector
Buying and Merchandising
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Description
We are currently recruiting for a Campaign Trade Assistant to join our Buying team here at Harrods.About the Role The Campaign Trade Assistant supports the seamless delivery of seasonal trade campaign
Reference
VAC- 45920
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Job managed by:
Laura StainsbyJob managed by:
Laura StainsbySalary
Location
Location
Hammersmith
Job Type
Full Time
Sector
Buying and Merchandising
Contract Type
Permanent
Description
Our Harrods Own Label team, who are at the heart of delivering bespoke, high-quality products to our customers, are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join our dynamic tea
Reference
VAC- 44980
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Job managed by:
Laura StainsbyJob managed by:
Laura StainsbyRead our insights

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
07/03/2025
Summary
This is her story. This is Jordon. As part of our Pride celebrations, we’re shining a light on Jordon, the Social & Events Lead for Harrods’ LGBTQIA+ Network. She shares her story, who

Teaser
GeneralContent Type
Career StoriesPublish date
06/13/2025
Summary
What happens when a five-year-old joins his dad at work? This year for Father's Day, we invited Leo to spend the day with his dad Conrad, a Working Parents Board Member, asking quest

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
05/14/2025
Summary
As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, we’re wrapping up our series by spotlighting the final story, Zarah’s. Each interview has been a powerful reminder of how community can sh

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
05/13/2025
Summary
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re continuing to spotlight the stories of our colleagues, each one a powerful reminder of how community can shape and support our mental health.

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
05/12/2025
Summary
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting colleagues across Harrods. This year’s theme is Community, and we're exploring the ways our people find connection, support, and

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
05/09/2025
Summary
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting colleagues across Harrods. This year’s theme is Community, and we're exploring the ways our people find connection, support, and

Teaser
Learning & DevelopmentContent Type
EventsPublish date
04/08/2025
Summary
"We’re proud to celebrate RISE, our learning programme designed to support career growth and development of our colleagues. RISE equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and confide

Teaser
Uniquely YouContent Type
NewsPublish date
04/08/2025
Summary
As the winner of the We Take Pride category at the Harrods Awards for Excellence (HAFE), Geoff Hooton has had his fair share of adventures. From his early days in the Army to his role as t

Teaser
Uniquely YouContent Type
Career StoriesPublish date
04/08/2025
Summary
A native of Venezuela, Analius has lived in London for over 10 years and worked at Harrods for seven of them. We ask her for her current TikTok and TV obsessions, style go-tos and what culin

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
EventsPublish date
03/26/2025
Summary
Our Neuroinclusion Network at Harrods was proud to host its inaugural panel discussion in honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Led by our Partnerships Director, Alex Unitt, the pan

Teaser
Our Promise & ValuesContent Type
NewsPublish date
03/26/2025
Summary
WWF Earth Hour 2025 At Harrods, we were proud to take part in WWF Earth Hour on March 22nd, reinforcing our commitment to building a more sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Create

Teaser
Belonging & InclusionContent Type
NewsPublish date
03/26/2025
Summary
At Harrods, giving back to our community is a key part of our ESG strategy. As a founding partner of WEST Youth Zone, we are proud to support their incredible work in empowering
Recently viewed jobs