Associate Product Developer

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

Bath & Body Works is seeking an Associate Product Developer to support the Product and Fragrance Development team.

Responsibilities
Product & Fragrance Development

• Assist and support set-up for evaluation meetings and presentations
• Provide sampling support for consumer testing
• Partner with manager on the development of product and fragrances; help brainstorm new ideas
• Learn fundamentals of product and fragrance development
• Lead the execution and processing of systems workflow
• Support brief process
• Distribute samples to team and brand for evaluation
• Track base & fragrance submissions; participate with team in submission evaluation
• Ownership over low complexity programs including timeline management and execution with vendors
• Owns communication on programs with fragrance houses and contract manufacturers
• Lead, organize and maintain the product closets and libraries
• Responsible for following up with vendors
• Join teams to support on-site development (i.e contract fillers, fragrance houses)
• Research market trends for fragrance and pattern for innovative forms

Category & Market Expertise (Including: Internal, External, Libraries, Other)

• Data entry and maintenance of competitive information, inclusive of databases, library, and reporting
• Purchase competitive products as directed
• Develop exposure and awareness to brand and relevant competitive store environments

Data Management/Reporting

• Update reports and systems accurately
• Gain exposure to the fragrance houses and other external partners
• Begin to build understanding of end-to-end work flow process and development milestones

Cross Functional Support/Relationship Building

• Build cross functional relationships with internal peers across Bath and Body Works functions
• Initiate and develop professional relationships with external vendors

Talent Management/Development

• Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development
• Introduction to product and fragrance functional fundamentals, including vocabulary

• 1-2 years related experience or relevant Internship
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work, adapt and flex in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Strong time Management skills
• Strong communication stills
• Ability to communicate effectively across function
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Understanding of SAP a plus
  

Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred
 

Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results

Bath & Body works is proud to offer a competitive, performance-based compensation and benefits package to our eligible associates. Benefits include a merchandise discount, a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and flexible and affordable saving programs. We also offer flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.