Value Strategy Manager - Sainsbury's Commercial

Value Strategy Manager - Sainsbury's Commercial Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Food Commercial
Closing date: 27 January 2026

Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work‑life balance. That’s waiting for you antennas at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our Sainsbury’s stores starts out in Sainsbury’s Commercial. Whether it’s the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non‑food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, digitally and on demand.

You’ll discover it’s incredibly fast‑paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They’re enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

By joining Sainsbury's as a Value Strategy Manager/Food Proposition Planning Manager in Sainsburys Commercial, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and implementing value strategies that position us as customers' First Choice for Food. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you will have the chance to lead business‑wide integration, analyse market insights, drive strategic change, and communicate the Sainsbury's Commercial Strategy effectively.

With a focus on customer obsession, data analysis, and strategic decision‑making, this role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can make a significant impact and contribute to shaping the future of retail markets.

You will be responsible for designing and developing innovative value strategies and frameworks that position Sainsbury's as customers' First Choice for Food. Your role will involve analysing pricing and promotions data, framing commercial and customer questions, and bringing together key insights and stakeholders to drive strategic change across value propositions and channels. Additionally, you will lead the business‑wide integration of these strategies through compelling storytelling, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen propositions, and ensuring post‑launch review of propositions to meet commercial and customer objectives.

Your expertise in value performance and market insight will be crucial as you closely follow market movements, provide regular reporting, and communicate the Sainsbury's Commercial Strategy to galvanise stakeholders behind the vision.

You are a customer‑centric and commercially astute professional with a strong passion for driving strategic change and delivering impactful value propositions in the retail market. With a deep understanding of commercial levers, market dynamics, and financial insights, you excel in analysing complex data to generate clear insights and recommendations that drive business growth. Your ability to lead and inspire others, build strong relationships across the organisation, and communicate compelling narratives enables you to craft and implement winning value strategies that position Sainsbury's as customers' First Choice for Food.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing value strategies within a customer‑centric, large commercial organisation, with deep retail sector knowledge/expertise or experience
• Significant demonstrable expertise in gathering, analysing and understanding large and varied data sources
• Experience in consolidating data into meaningful insight and using these insights to drive strategic change across value propositions and channels.
• Ability to lead business‑wide integration of strategies through compelling storytelling and collaboration with stakeholders across a range manufacturer.
• Proficiency in following market movements and providing regular reporting to communicate commercial strategies effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate clear insights and recommendations from complex data to drive business growth.

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