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In order to build and create the best ranges and products, it all starts with a deep knowledge and understanding of what our customers are looking for and the job expected by the products. This everlasting thrive to understand how to provide the best solutions for our customers as well as good analysis skills will be the foundation of your success. Good relationship and communicating skills are also very important, as you will need to pitch and convince Banners that your products are both relevant and worthy of commitment. Finally, i believe that the love of the product is the most important feature sought after in a Product Lead. The ability to know what a product is made of, from components to material composition is what will enable you to brief as accurately as possible new products and create differentiation or cost optimization.
Career path
Product Lead
Kingfisher International Products France
Started 03/2022 to PresentKey Account Manager
Nordlux
From 01/2020 to 02/2022Business Developer
Auchan Retail
From 01/2019 to 12/2019Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
The most exciting and probably the most challenging part our job as Product Leads is to find the angle and the right level of synergies in a range to support as many Banners as possible. Because through Banner adhesion you get scale and therefore competitiveness, it is an ongoing battle for us to find common features while still making sure we answer to everyone’s specific needs. Every project is a new challenge and requires a different approach, we therefore learn new things and get more skilled/knowledgeable with every interaction with vendors, experts, customers... I mostly enjoy analysing and understanding the foundations of customers' needs and what they look for, in a given product. To then try and provide the best product at the best quality/price ratio is a team effort that involved not only us, the banners but the whole of the experts we are lucky to be supported by (Brand, Packaging, Quality, Merch).
Greatest achievements
Working on an upcoming range which has not yet been release, we are very excited and confident about the level of quality, design and sustainability we have managed to incorporate. Coming soon !
Natalia N
Top Insider Advice
Curiosity drives growth, both in technical skills and as a leader. Being open to feedback means you’re always learning, adapting, and improving. Whether it’s from your team or your own experiences, embracing challenges and new ideas helps you move forward and build stronger connections with others.
Konrad K
Sourcing quality engineer
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There are better and worse days in my job, but each of them can be considered a success when you work in a close-knit team with people who know what to do. Working in a purchasing office involves a lot of dynamics and decision-making under time pressure. In such a situation, teamwork is the key to success. I see my daily work as a quality engineer as a challenge - new experiences, new people, and unusual problems. There are days when achieving new goals is easy, but there are also moments when every step is bought with a lot of effort. My most important advice for 'beginners': Work with people you can rely on. Set yourself goals that you are capable of achieving. Build good relationships with suppliers.
Karen B
Business Analysis Capability Manager
Top Insider Advice
Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you don't see coming. Be your own authentic self and if you see an opportunity which catches your eye - go for it! You have nothing to lose, and you could just end up in a great new environment where you're able to keep learning, inspiring and loving what you do.