It's exciting times at Loaf as we continually grow and evolve the brand. From expanding our product range and aesthetic, opening more stores, and continuing investment in Above the Line marketing, we're an ambitious business.

As the Product Proposition Manager for our core furniture offer (sofas, beds, dining) you'll be responsible for driving the proposition of over 70% of Loaf's business - building the range plan and category strategy and managing execution from creative planning to commercial reality. Together with the Chief Product Officer, you will create and improve a product offer that meets our strategic objectives, has comfort at its heart and makes customers go "cor!". Of course, this range will also vitally be positioned around the right commercial framework to maintain our value position and maximise both Intake and Gross margin.

As with everything we do, all products will be developed with sustainability in mind, ensuring they are responsibly sourced balancing Loaf's objectives with the goal of respecting the environment. You'll be leading and building a great (albeit small) team, working closely with Demand Planning and Product Integrity teams, Brand & Marketing teams as well as our partners who produce and make Loaf products. You'll drive the strategic growth of our already successful brand in the core furniture categories.

Some of what the job involves (key areas):

• Use commercial, competitor, creative and industry analysis and insight to drive the Product Proposition for core furniture and upholstery to support the Business Strategy
• Drive sustainable profitable growth while ensuring the protection of brand purity and values
• Lead the team to evolve the product range in line with overall Product strategy and wider business strategic objectives - exciting and delighting the Loaf customer with every new launch and product improvement
• Deliver product ranges from concept to launch meeting all commercial objectives.
• Own the pricing architecture and strategy around a "Good, Better, Best" architecture
• Communicate and manage development and continuous improvement critical paths
• Work closely with the Product Integrity and Demand Planning teams within the product function to optimise the product offer from every angle.
• Collaborate with supporting teams across customer, brand, creative and design to ensure consistency of brand voice and assortment.
• Build key commercial relationships with suppliers and agents - identifying gas & opportunities working closely with the Product Integrity Director and team

To set you up for success, we're looking for the following:

• Experience within a design-led premium homeware and furniture businesses
• A deep understanding and affinity with the Loaf customer and their lifestyle.
• A proven track record of building differentiated product propositions in brand-led businesses.
• Commercially astute, with excellent analytical, numerical and communication skills.
• A motivational leader with the ability to bring structure and focus to the different elements of the team, leading with coherent vision and purpose.
• Gravitas, confidence, and leadership, combined with a desire to still be hands on and 'in the detail' when required. Collaborative in style with a high level of integrity and a desire to partner with existing senior leaders within the business to deliver the strategy and support the SLT.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, input from all stakeholders and high levels of change, you'll bring experience of high-growth, fast changing businesses and be a driver of cultural change across this small business.

Some of our benefits

• 25 days. Increasing by 1 day each year for 3 years so max 28. Plus, bank holidays.

• Staff discount 45%

• Friends and Family discount 15%
• EAP programme through The Retail Trust
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicash - healthcare cash plan
• Death in Service - 4x annual salary
• Westfield discount card
• 15% off Bloom and Wild
• Half day Xmas shopping day plus a voucher
• Refer a Loafer

What's it like working at Loaf?

We are a forward-thinking, friendly bunch committed to building a fabulous company with brilliant people. The customer is at the heart of all that we do, striving for better, more efficient ways to make that work.

At Loaf, we're working really hard to be inclusive. No matter what identity or background, we want everyone to feel welcome in a place where we can all be ourselves.

We'd love you to join us on our journey

Please note that due to a high number of applications we are currently receiving we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback to every candidate at this stage of the process. If your application is successful, one of our Loafers will reach out to you.