At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead retail strategy and design to create customer-focused solutions.
- Company: Dynamic retail company with a focus on innovation and customer experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values creativity and strategic thinking.
- Why this job: Shape the future of retail while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail strategy, innovation management, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 90000 £ per year.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in person at Bracknell office or in our shops.
Salary: £60,000-£90,000.
Closing Date: July 20, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Define a clear Horizon 1–3 roadmap for all retail-owned priorities.
- Balance immediate operational gains with long‑term strategic innovation.
- Lead the Retail Research and Design teams to build customer‑centric propositions.
- Synthesise market trends and competitor data into actionable retail insights.
- Partner with Retail Product teams to ensure a consistent customer and Partner journey.
- Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Proof of Concepts (PoC) to validate assumptions.
- Determine annual investment priorities alongside key Retail Leads.
- Create rigorous measurement frameworks to prove return on investment (ROI).
- Bridge the gap between high‑level ambition and measurable shop‑floor execution.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Experience building Horizon 1–3 roadmaps and managing innovation lifecycles.
- Proficiency in constructing business cases and identifying investment returns.
- Skilled at translating complex customer data and market insights into practical, customer‑centric retail solutions.
- Expert at turning future retail trends into simple, actionable design principles that can be easily executed on the shop floor.
- Highly effective in managing senior stakeholders and aligning multi‑disciplinary teams.
- People management experience.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in Project & Change Management.
Retail Strategy & Design Manager in Bracknell employer: John Lewis plc
John Lewis plc is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture at The Odney Hotel in the picturesque setting of Cookham, Berkshire. Employees benefit from competitive pay, flexible part-time hours, and opportunities for growth within a renowned company known for its commitment to customer service excellence. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a rewarding career in hospitality.
We think you need these skills to ace Retail Strategy & Design Manager in Bracknell
Retail Strategy Development
Roadmap Creation
Innovation Lifecycle Management
Customer-Centric Design
Market Trend Analysis
Competitor Data Synthesis
Business Case Construction
