Hybrid Product Developer – Own Brand

at Coles Group

• Job title: Product Developer – Own Brand
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Australia

About the role

• Product Developer creating high-quality, customer-centric products for Coles Own Brand. Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic product plans aligned to Own Brand guardrails and category strategy
• Deliver food or non-food product solutions that are commercially sound, innovative and meet quality expectations
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to embed Own Brand in commercial planning processes
• Analyse financial and performance reports, taking action to meet category goals
• Drive operational excellence through timely, compliant and successful product launches
• Build strong, transparent supplier relationships to support innovation and sourcing outcomes
• Present new products at tastings, roadshows and key internal events
• Ensure compliance with external regulations and internal standards, escalating issues where required

Requirements

• Prior experience launching products into the market is essential in this role, along with strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder instincts, and a commercial mindset that helps turn great ideas into real-world success.
• Significant industry experience, ideally across FMCG, manufacturing or retail
• Expertise in end to end project management from analysis, concept and launch to ongoing quality improvement/maintenance
• Experience influencing, negotiating and building relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience writing and delivering strategic product plans
• Strong planning, prioritisation and project management capability
• A current driver’s license

Benefits

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.