Product Developer

Product Developer Leeds, England

SharkNinja
Full Time Leeds, England 36234 - 48047 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Product Developer, Europe - Ninja
Leeds / Hybrid (3 days in Thorpe Park office)

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Product Developer, Europe to our Ninja team.
OVERVIEW:
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.

The Product Developer will lead the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the current portfolios as well as the establishment of new launches. This role is expected to be the market expert in their product lines, research and understand the competitive landscape, retailer assortments that will meet the needs of the changing consumer and retailer requests.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

  • Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for new products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead and assist key workstreams in the new product development lifecycle of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production
  • Partnering with global product development on creating product definitions, consumer-relevant design targets, and performance KPIs, including creation/drive toward critical messaging claims
  • Conduct and analyze market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyze the competitive landscape
  • Understand regional and local compliance risks/issues, as well as unique regional needs. Be an advocate to articulate these product nuances to the cross functional and global teams.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product portfolio
  • Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP
  • Lead “Holiday Morning” team reviews at each build, and capture clear notes, photos, and actions of each product issue.
  • Partner with PMO, Engineering, and global PD to ensure issue tracker is “burned down” from build to build.
  • Develop and actively participate in JIRA ticket development and closing out issues.
  • Develop and execute hands-on and virtual validation plans at each build, withing the support markets, using the proven SN methodologies that gain internal confidence, for all touchpoints, collateral, and Out of Box Experience enabling qualitative and quantitative feedback from the Europe to gain internal confidence and support product readiness
  • Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How-To Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the Customer Excellence team
  • Manage the product development inputs for PARF, PIS, Salsify and maintain data integrity throughout the product development cycle
  • Work cross functionally to help team meet cost targets, and have understanding of levers needed to impact margin
  • Provide clear cost direction to Supply Chain and Engineering on potential product trade offs to ensure cost and margin targets are met
  • Have an understanding of overall category cost and margin targets to provide support to leadership in executing budget
  • Efficiently document program details, and keep organized system for smooth transition 90 days post MP to COE team

Attributes & Skills :

  • 2-4 years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above
  • Interest and ability to work, learn, and grow in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
  • A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
  • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
  • The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
  • Willingness to mentor junior and newly onboarded associates
  • Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
  • Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
  • Willingness to travel

What We Offer:

  • Attractive salary and bonus
  • Modern office environment with free parking and home working available
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Benefits package including enhanced pension, healthcare and dental cover
  • Staff discount across all of our products, plus your first one on us!
SharkNinja operates Preferred Supplier (PS) arrangements for all permanent, contract and temporary recruitment across all UK functions. As such, we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our SharkNinja colleagues and that no CVs are submitted to staff across the Business. Any unsolicited CVs and/or communications will reflect unfavourably on any potential opportunities for your agency. Any CVs will be sent at your own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we will reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions of Contract. If you would like to be considered for Preferred Supplier status, please send a brief introduction to your business to [email protected], clearly stating in the header of your email your company name and the discipline(s) that you specialise in. Your email will then be kept on file for consideration should we review our incumbent Preferred Suppliers. Thank you for your interest and co-operation.

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING SHARKNINJA
  • As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
  • Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
  • Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
  • Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
  • Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members

SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the 'Best ESG Management Company' in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
  • Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
  • Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
  • Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
  • Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
  • Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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Product Developer
SharkNinja

http://www.sharkninja.com
Needham, United States
Mark Barrocas
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Consumer Product Manufacturing
1994
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