Product Planning Development Clerk (Chain Store)
しょうひんきかくかいはつじむいん（チェーンストア）
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Summary
Administrative occupation handling planning and development of sellable products for chain stores, from conceptualization to cost and schedule management, and sales promotion support. Advances product strategy while collaborating with internal and external parties based on sales data analysis and market research.
Description
Product Planning and Development Clerks (Chain Stores) analyze sales trends, market trends, and customer needs to plan new products and unique proprietary products for chain stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores. They handle cost negotiations, packaging design, and pricing while coordinating with manufacturers, internal product divisions, and promotion departments. They take responsibility throughout the process, from prototype evaluation and revision, formulation of sales plans, support for promotional campaign planning, post-launch sales monitoring, and improvement proposals. Multitasking for schedule management is required, along with the ability to unite stakeholders through numerical analysis and communication.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market and diversification of consumer needs, demand for planning and development of chain store proprietary products is steadily increasing. Personnel with knowledge of data analysis and digital marketing are expected to be valued even more.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has initiative / Proficient in logical thinking
Work Style
Client Visits / Flexitime System / Office Work / Remote Possible / Team Projects
Career Path
Product Planning Assistant → Product Planning Staff → Product Development Manager → Merchandiser → Product Division Head
Required Skills
Bookkeeping (Basic) / Customer Requirements Analysis / Data Analysis / Office Software (Planning Document Creation)
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / English Document Comprehension / Presentation Skills / Project Management (Schedule Management)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze sales data and market research results. |
| Communication Skills | To negotiate and coordinate with manufacturers and other internal departments. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation for new products and unique plans is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis such as cost calculations and sales forecasting is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to advance development schedules and cost management in a planned manner. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work centered, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification
- Consumer Life Advisor
- Merchandiser Certification
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Chain Store MD Assistant
- Chain Store Product Planning Staff
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