Proposition Owner: Local & Regional

ABOUT THE ROLE

Waitrose & Partners prides itself on being different. Our intention is to combine the convenience of a supermarket with the expertise and service of a specialist food shop. Add this to our unswerving dedication to our customers and the highest respect for our suppliers (the provenance and traceability of our food is vital) and, of course, the environment and you can start to see we’re a bit more than ‘just’ a supermarket.

So, it is an exciting time to join the Commercial team at one of the UK’s best-loved brands. We are recruiting for a Proposition Owner: Local & Regional. With plans to invest over £1bn in our store estate over the next 5 years, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the business. 

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At a Glance

• Salary - £53,700 - £83,500

• Contract type - This is a 12 month Secondment/Fixed Term contract position until Feb 2026. There will also be an expectation to travel to attend meetings, branches/suppliers when necessary. 

• Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aim for around 2-3 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. 

• Location - This role is based at our Bracknell Head Office. 

• Interviews will be held likely w/c 3rd March, in person at our Bracknell campus. 

What will you be doing?

As the Proposition Owner for Local & Regional you will be accountable for overall performance and assuring GSCoP compliance across the full Local & Regional portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring the Product Proposition provides a differentiated, high quality experience and customer journey for target customers, and as a result add sustainable value to our business. 

You will define how the Product Proposition will be run in the long term and build a streamlined operating model which is fit for the future. Supported by a Trading Manager and/or a Category Manager, you will translate the Commercial Strategy into a 12-18 month plan, and will then lead a team of cross functional experts (including at times external stakeholders) to deliver, run and develop this plan and market-beating performance. You will be the central ‘hub’ of activity, …