R&D & Product Strategy Manager – UK Retail

Starbucks EMEA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bonus up to 10%

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Starbucks Global Academy

Free coffee

Partner discounts 30%

Headspace subscription

Home Sweet Loan

Bean stock options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Starbucks UK is seeking an R&D manager on a fixed-term contract to lead category development, drive sales and margins in the UK retail business, and deliver consumer-led product ranges. You will set strategic direction for product development, manage the annual operating plan, and work with suppliers to bring innovative products to market.

You'll lead category strategies, forecast demand, and monitor performance to ensure top and bottom-line growth, while aligning with brand values and store

Qualifications

• Experience in category management within retail or hospitality environments.
• Ability to develop brand-consistent, consumer-led product ranges.
• Track record of delivering top and bottom-line growth within categories.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for product development in the UK.
• Create annual operating plan for the product category, including pricing and packaging.
• Manage products through their lifecycle and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and highlight insights to address or accelerate growth.
• Define and execute detailed implementation plans for new initiatives.
• Develop content and tools to support stores and marketing campaigns.

Skills

Category management

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Supplier management

Retail/hospitality experience

Job description

Starbucks UK is seeking an R&D manager on a fixed-term contract to lead category development, drive sales and margins in the UK retail business, and deliver consumer-led product ranges. You will set strategic direction for product development, manage the annual operating plan, and work with suppliers to bring innovative products to market.

You'll lead category strategies, forecast demand, and monitor performance to ensure top and bottom-line growth, while aligning with brand values and store