Food Commercial - Assistant Product Developer

Food Commercial - Assistant Product Developer

If you're studying for a food science or related degree and considering a career in the food industry, Sainsbury's offers an excellent opportunity.

Ensuring our food always tastes delicious when it reaches our customers' baskets is a key responsibility, and in Sainsbury's Brand, we take pride in maintaining quality, taste, welfare, and sustainability. As a passionate foodie, you'll apply your knowledge to deliver projects of real business benefit and deepen your understanding of the behind-the-scenes processes involved in delivering great tasting, safe products to our 22 million weekly customers, while upholding our strong brand values.

More about the role

Within the Sainsbury's Brand Product Development team, you'll spend a year working alongside and supported by experts. You will have the chance to expand your knowledge across areas such as Agriculture, Product Technology, or Product Development.

During the year, you will:

1. Complete two 6-month projects specific to your area, providing opportunities to work cross-functionally within the Sainsbury's Own Brand division.
2. Gain valuable insight into the Food Retail industry and how our business operates.
3. Develop presentation and stakeholder management skills by presenting your project findings to business leaders.
4. Work with and visit suppliers, gaining access to the entire supply chain.
5. Experience working in-store to see how your work impacts retail colleagues and understand our teamwork approach.

What we're looking for

• A genuine foodie with a passion for food and food retail.
• A food-related degree.
• A desire to build on your academic knowledge and apply it practically.
• Ability to learn from others within our business.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Teamworking skills with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to various stakeholders.