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Woolworths Vacancies – PRODUCT DEVELOPER

PRODUCT DEVELOPER – Woolworths Vacancies

Woolworths is looking for an innovative Product Developer to drive product strategy and deliver exceptional floral and horticultural offerings. This role combines creativity, commercial insight, and technical expertise to bring products from concept to shelf while meeting customer expectations and market trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate product strategy into development plans across relevant departments
• Analyse retail competitor markets and customer needs to inform product development
• Apply market research, trend insights, and customer feedback to create product briefs for suppliers
• Drive and maintain sustainable, world-class product and packaging standards
• Collaborate with Central Quality and suppliers to benchmark products and translate findings into actionable plans
• Demonstrate expertise in horticulture, floriculture, botany, or related fields to guide product innovation
• Inspire and influence product teams and stakeholders to achieve industry-leading results
• Align product development milestones with commercial and sustainability objectives
• Ensure packaging considerations are integrated throughout the development process
• Share horticultural and technical product knowledge with suppliers and internal teams
• Understand plant care, floral design, post-harvest handling, and supplier production processes to ensure quality and consistency from concept to launch

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree, diploma, or qualification in horticulture, agriculture, retail, or product development
• 3–5 years’ experience in horticulture or related industries
• 2–3 years’ experience in product development within horticulture, retail, or FMCG
• Experience working cross-functionally or within a matrix organization
• Knowledge of brand management, product ranging, and development
• Strong commercial acumen balanced with creativity
• Customer-centric approach with insight into seasonal trends and consumer preferences
• Project management experience with ability to meet deadlines
• Confident and passionate communicator with presentation skills
• Product expertise in gifting and innovation mindset
• Retail and related industry knowledge with data intelligence skills
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally

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