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Holland & Barrett

22d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills, team support experience, retail product development knowledge, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities, and be highly organized.
  • You will support product development through administrative tasks, event organization, market research, tastings coordination, and cross-functional communication for successful NPD launches.

Requirements

  • Excellent PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills
  • Experience supporting a team or hands on work experience
  • Similar product development assistant experience from within retail or a brand is desirable
  • Experience in organising information, or physical events is desirable
  • Passionate about product, brand and the retail market
  • Fantastic communication & organisational skills
  • Comfortable with juggling multiple timelines and working in a highly agile environment
  • A strong team player, adept at building effective relationships and stakeholder management.
  • Highly accountable and great at problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Supports Product Developers and Programme Managers with key administrative tasks to support the team in driving and delivering against the NPD calendar including product analysis, project management tracking and reporting.
  • Organises and support a wide variety of events including press events, internal stakeholder showcases and engagement sessions including stock ordering, marketing coordination, and full end to end set up.
  • Facilitate and lead key internal benchmarking session for the team to stay up to date with all retail launches.
  • Carry out market research and competitor research to support the product developers product development strategy.
  • Coordinate with the product developers all tastings both internally and externally including supplier meetings.
  • Liaise cross functionally on all product information and samples to ensure we maximise every NPD launch including marketing, digital, social and PR.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Product Development Assistant role at Holland & Barrett?

The main focus of the Product Development Assistant role is to support the Global Product Team in developing and launching a wide range of products that cater to customers' health and wellness needs, while managing administrative and practical tasks to facilitate successful new product development.

Is prior experience in product development necessary for this position?

While similar experience in product development or retail is desirable, recent graduates or individuals with hands-on work experience supporting a team are encouraged to apply.

What skills are essential for a candidate applying for this role?

Essential skills include excellent proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Will the Product Development Assistant be involved in events?

Yes, the role involves organizing and supporting a variety of events, including press events and internal stakeholder showcases, as well as managing marketing coordination and logistics.

What kind of market research will I be expected to conduct?

You will be expected to carry out market research and competitor analysis to support the product developers in shaping the product development strategy.

What are the benefits offered for this role?

Benefits include a 25% employee discount, pension company contributions, exclusive offers from various retailers, and additional resources aimed at well-being.

How important is teamwork in this role?

Teamwork is highly important in this role. The Product Development Assistant must be a strong team player, able to build effective relationships and manage stakeholder interactions effectively.

What kind of work environment can I expect in this role?

This role offers a highly agile work environment, where you will be expected to navigate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the company?

Yes, this position offers excellent career progression opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Is Holland & Barrett committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Holland & Barrett is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and embraces the unique experiences, backgrounds, and identities of all colleagues as part of its EPIC values.

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Holland & Barrett

Making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1870
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Holland & Barrett is a leading wellness retailer and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist food, sports nutrition and ethical beauty brands. Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years and has an omnichannel retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 18 countries worldwide, including over 800 in the UK and Ireland**Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are “qualified to advise” with in depth training in nutrition and supplements to give accessible personalised advice to customers on their individual needs. We’re passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.