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At a glance
Waitrose & Partners prides itself on being different. Our intention is to combine the convenience of a supermarket with the expertise and service of a specialist food shop. Add this to our unswerving dedication to our customers and the highest respect for our suppliers (the provenance and traceability of our food is vital) and, of course, the environment and you can start to see we’re a bit more than
At a glance
Waitrose & Partners prides itself on being different. Our intention is to combine the convenience of a supermarket with the expertise and service of a specialist food shop. Add this to our unswerving dedication to our customers and the highest respect for our suppliers (the provenance and traceability of our food is vital) and, of course, the environment and you can start to see we’re a bit more than ‘just’ a supermarket.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Online team as On Demand Grocery Lead, reporting into our Director of Online.
We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. There will also be an expectation to visit other locations/suppliers as the need arises.
Salary - £70,900 - £108,300
Contract type - Permanent
Interviews - 2 stage process
About The Role
As a leader and expert you will be responsible for executing the growth plans for On Demand/ Quick Commerce services and platforms.
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Lead the delivery of our on demand grocery channel for Waitrose online
* Relationship management of 3rd party marketplace partners
* Achievement of the required profitability, efficiency and customer experience targets for all platforms
* Leadership of continuous improvement plans across all platforms
* Develops effective relationships with critical business leaders to support on demand - including extensive collaboration with Retail, Commercial, Technology and Digital Product.
Please see a full job description attached to this advert. Internal Partners can access here.
Essential Skills You’ll Need
* Experience working with or for on demand marketplace providers
* Experienced in leading large scale commercial negotiations
* Experience in leading a matrix environment
* A commercial mind, able to identify opportunities and articulate their financial impact to create powerful business cases
* Confident and capable of working with technology teams to drive innovation and improvements to the customer experience and operation.
* Strong stakeholder management experience both internally and externally including contract management
Benefits of the Partnership and the role
* - Hybrid Working
* ️ - Full time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)
* - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
* - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
* - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount
* - Simple cycle to work support scheme
* ????- Private Healthcare scheme, run by Bupa, is offered to Partners at levels 1-6. It provides Partners who need medical attention, the ability to obtain it with minimum interference to their work
* - Personal use car scheme (or an allowance as a cash amount if preferred) is offered to Partners at Partnership levels 1-5. The scheme allows Partners to select from most car brands with insurance, recovery, fuel card and service plans included. Essential use cars are available for Partners who are required to travel on business regularly.
* - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
* - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Next Steps
* The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").
* You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Manufacturing and Retail
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