Product Manager, Flexible Fulfilment - FTC
The Very Group, United Kingdom
Job Description
About us
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the team
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Retail Tribe as part of the Flexible Fulfilment Models squad. Over the past 2 years we have been building new technical capability that enables us to partner with brands to increase our assortment and availability through a stockless model. We have already launched 10 brands onto the new model, including Adidas, Quiz, Ann Summers, Pour Moi, and Hype and we have high-reaching plans to increase this further through FY24 with 15 brands already planned.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Product Manager (E grade) for a 12-month fixed term contract.
This role will be part of the team who will lead the next stage of our brand roadmap plan, develop the fulfilment models further and will also work alongside our category teams to find opportunities to deliver incremental value during FY24.
- Leading on the identification of emerging market opportunities for new models or changes to existing models. Monitoring of competitor activity and identifying opportunities to react.
- Working with the tribe, category and commercial teams to develop the brand roadmap to drive value from our new capabilities ensuring that we meet our agreed business plan.
- Accountable for the overall customer journey, identifying areas for improvements and working with relevant tribes/squads to prioritise changes
- Having a good understand of the FFM technical capabilities and therefore supporting category teams in brand meetings to share TVG capabilities and options for integration.
- Leading the ‘interim process’ for those brands onboarded in initial phases, ensuring products are launched on time.
- Responsible for ensuring product data standards are met and communicated to partners.
- .Leading discussions with Brands to complete the Digital Integration Guide through to sign off.
- Working with Supplier Management, Legal and Category teams to agree contractual agreements aligned to the digital integration guide.
About you
Experience of Product Management or relevant roles
Experience of working alongside category and commercial teams to develop a brand roadmap to drive value from fulfilment capabilities.
Knowledge of current market and ability to identify new and emerging trends for new types of fulfilment models.
Experience of working with branded partners and other 3rd parties to ensure product data requirements and customer experience is met.
Experience of working with brand partners is crucial.
Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- 1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd Stage A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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