Head of Product

Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact

At Specsavers, we're dedicated to making eye and hearing care accessible to all. As pioneers and a global leader in innovative technologies, we help people optimise their vision and hearing. We foster your expertise, welcome you into a supportive family, and propel your growth. Grounded in our collaboration, curiosity, courage, and compassion values, we strive to challenge the status quo and invite you to team up with us.

As a result of internal development, we are now looking for a new Head of Product for Netherlands to join Specsavers and change lives through better sight and hearing by bringing stellar product performance and quality to our customers.  

Your role

The role is responsible for improving product performance and quality, improving style perception and developing the commercial proposition within the country.  The role provides product and commercial expertise in country and on behalf of the country within the Northern Europe Product function.  

During your working day you’'ll be: 

• • Leading the country product team and building effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Day to day leadership and development of the Product Technical Officer and Product Administrators.
  • Developing and driving the product part of the integrated trading plan. 
  • Evaluating the product element of the trading plan on an ongoing basis.
  • Providing our Country Director with analysis and data on product performance and profitability and share with regional teams.
  • Providing the Regional Product team with a view of the campaigns and expected sales volume uplift as part of the campaign planning process.
  • Understanding the customer journey and the competitor landscape for the country. 
  • Providing our Regional team with a holistic view of product needs and pricing for the country.
  • Taking an active role in periodic pricing reviews with the region.
  • Sharing regular feedback with the Regional Product team on customer and store reactions to product launches, ideas for new products, and insights to inform future development.
  • Working with our local L&D on local training requirements.
  • Developing Country and Store engagement strategy on product quality and style.
  • Making the Regional Product team aware of training and store engagement needs that are required.
  • Supporting the Country Management Team with product content for CMs and Partner Forums.
  • Representing the Product agenda when required at Country EMTs, CMS and Partner Forum. 

In the role, you'll report directly to the Director of Product Northern Europe, Åsa Bogestrand. Occasional travel in the Northern European region is to be expected in the role. 

Your new team 

As Head of Product, you'll become an integral part of the dynamic Product team, collaborating closely with talented colleagues. Our team boasts an impressive collective experience with some members having dedicated many years to Specsavers while others bring fresh perspectives. Our team operates both on-site at the Maarssen Support Offices and embraces hybrid work, offering flexibility.  As our new Head of Product, you'll work at our Dutch support office based in Maarssen in. Our office features many collaborative spaces and a friendly atmosphere.  

On top of exciting tasks and responsibilities, together with lovely colleagues, you will, by joining Specsavers, get:  

• • Join our global company and work with talented and passionate colleagues in country and across region.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary package with perks such as pension, free eye care vouchers, access to Alleo, Headspace, Telus and more.  
  • Grow in your role with free access to online learning, one-on-one discussions with your manager and personalised development plans.
  • We offer a fun work environment with great coffee, laughter, table tennis tournaments, birthday surprises, holiday celebrations, and more. 

Your qualifications 

We're seeking an experienced and knowledgeable new colleague for the Head of Product role. Being able to create a working environment where people support, trust and respect each other to achieve common goals all while taking personal pride in the work and focuses on achieving the desired outcomes for the business is highly important in this role. 

In addition to fulfil this role at Specsavers, you should align with the following requirements:

• • Excellent understanding of driving a commercial proposition in country 
  • Proven ability to analyse performance and create actionable insights
  • Proven ability to lead a small specialist team to deliver multiple priorities
  • Understands the big picture, customer needs, products, partners and their contribution to the bottom line.
  • Ability to communicate excellently across multiple levels of the organisation
  • Open to change and seeks and encourages fresh ideas to meet a dynamic setting.
  • Drives performance by setting clear goals, reviewing performance and developing potential through coaching and feedback.

On a more personal level, we see being able to keep a careful eye on details whilst remaining a proactive self-starter who thrives with a good amount of autonomy as very beneficial in this role.

Your development 

• • We have a strong focus on your personal development plan to make sure that your competencies and skills continue to be best in class
  • You can choose a career path within Specsavers you perceive as your personal journey.
  • You can grow professionally in an organisation that recognises your skills and personality. 

Head of Product – is that you? Apply today 

To apply, please send us your CV and preferably an application/cover letter using the button below.  Please avoid including any photos or references to your age in your CV. It contributes to a fairer and more unbiased assessment.  

We review CV’s and call in for interviews continuously and in standard, our recruitment process consists of a screening, 2-rounds of interviews including personality assessment feedback. 

Deadline for application is June 22nd, 2025.

If you have questions about the role or need support with your application, please contact Senior Recruitment Business Partner, Liv Facius on email: Liv.facius@specsavers.com. 

If you're interested in learning more about the incredible team you'll be joining and our shared goals as a family business, visit our pages: This is who we are, and This is what we do. 

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