Product & Ideation Assistant

Job Description

Contract: Fixed-term contract - 6 months

Shift pattern: On-site

Recruitment Partner: Joanne Walker

What you'll be doing

As a Product & Ideation Assistant at No7 Foresight & Ideation, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of innovative gifting ranges for two of our flagship brands, No7 and Liz Earle. Your contributions will ensure seamless communication and coordination among cross-functional teams, helping to deliver high-quality products that resonate with our customers. This role is essential in driving the innovation masterplan and fostering collaboration across various departments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all administrative duties related to the development of gifting ranges.
• Maintain accurate product directories and oversee dot.com copy and image setup.
• Support artwork and approvals for gift offerings.
• Gather data and insights to identify new opportunity spaces.
• Create best-in-class product benchmarking analysis across various touchpoints.
• Track supplier development samples and manage sampling requirements for marketing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure proactive communication.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with technology, particularly Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical thinking with the capability to interpret data into concise product communications.

It would be great if you also have

• A passion for beauty and skincare.
• Previous experience in the beauty category.
• Knowledge of the product development process.
• Familiarity with No7BC platforms (e.g., SAP).

Where your brilliance can take you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in product administration and coordination, paving the way for future career growth within the No7 Beauty Company. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you may progress into more senior roles within product management or cross-functional leadership, contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of our brands.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

Keywords

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