Product Developer - General Merchandise

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Permanent

Business area:
Food Commercial

Closing date: 25 January 2026

Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our Sainsbury’s stores starts out in Sainsbury’s Commercial. Whether it’s the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non- food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, digitally and on demand.

You’ll discover it’s incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They’re enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Joining Sainsbury's as a Product Developer in General Merchandise means being at the forefront of innovation and creativity, where you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering exciting new products that resonate with our customers. As part of a collaborative team that values customer quality measures and embraces new trends, you will have the opportunity to lead projects, set design directions, and drive innovation excellence, all while receiving support and resources to enhance your skills and expertise.

With a focus on continuous development and a passion for delivering excellence, you will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to life and make a real impact in the retail industry.

You will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering the Product Plan for your sub-category areas, ensuring compliance with all Gated Process requirements and documentation. Your responsibilities will include being the custodian of taste and quality by setting customer quality measures for all products developed, utilising various insights to inform strategy and project objectives, and leading the creation and delivery of the Product Brief for new and improved products.

You will keep abreast of trends in the market, manage the end-to-end design generation process, and ensure accuracy of customer-facing product information. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and business partners to drive innovation and increase customer exposure to new products and ranges.

As a Product Developer in General Merchandise for Sainsbury's, you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in product development within the retail or manufacturing industry, essential for driving innovation and delivering high-quality products to meet customer expectations. With your commercial awareness, customer quality measures expertise, and proven track record in setting product direction through detailed briefs and processes, you possess the skills necessary to lead and manage projects effectively while interpreting and analysing data to make informed decisions.

Your passion for new trends, effective communication, and strong drive to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams showcase your commitment to delivering excellence and driving success in product development.

• Proven and current experience in non‑food product development within general merchandise categories within large complex retail organisation.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end product lifecycle management and knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier management.
• Commercial analytical skills and experience, with the ability to balance creativity, customer insight, cost, quality and margin to deliver commercially successful ranges.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently engage, challenge and influence senior stakeholders to gain alignment on product direction and commercial decisions.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever…