Product Development Specialist (Personal Care & Skin Care)
AS Watson Retail (HK) Limited
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time
9 days ago
AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 17,000 O+O stores under 12 retail brands in 31 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.Come and join a Winning TeamBe remarkable. Be yourself.Why Should You Join Us?At AS Watson, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 17,000 stores across 30 markets in Asia and Europe, the AS Watson family welcomes you…You can enjoy :Conveniently located in Whampoa, less than 5 min. walk from MTRCozy office with contemporary designComprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and childrenRole Purpose:Responsible for the development of Own Brand product, working in close cooperation with different internal and external parties to drive profitable participation of Own Brands mainly in Personal Category in Asia and Eastern Europe.A typical day in this Role:To assist the line manager, in co-operation with Watsons International OB Marketing team and BU Own Brand specialists, to identify a continuous stream of commercially valuable new products.To manage all projects for categories directly responsible for across all key aspects of the development process, from sourcing, tendering, supplier liaison, cost management to post launch.To understand customers’ need and identify product development opportunities of the assigned categories and be the expert of assigned categories and brand management to maximise productivity.To collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to execute of the brand and plans.To provide support of the ad-hoc product development projects and key meeting forums.This job is a good fit for You if:You are a PROBLEM SOLVER. You make decisions based on evidence-based opinions.You are a TEAM PLAYER. Your focus is on the relationships within the team. You are optimistic, energetic and feel energized when working with others.You are a MEDIATOR. You will try to bring people with divergent views closer together, to reach consensus and get everyone on the same page in order to maximize the teams' results.You are an EVALUATOR. You analyze information and ideas both from within and outside the team and study your feasibility in terms of the team’s objectives.Success will depend on:Working experience with FMCG / Beauty (personal care & skin care) experience - Ideally H&B / Retail experience.Good Project Management Skills – capable of timely delivery of several projects.Good Team player capable of taking on board other perspectives.Knowledge of OEM product development, with strong analytical skills.Self motivated with an ability to manage day to day issues independently.Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese.To be a highly organised individual, with great attention to detail and the ability to work pro-actively and flexibly.What is holding you back?Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!Apply now!Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.