<div class="col-span-12 desktop:col-span-10 desktop:col-start-2 ng-tns-c2612033249-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse tablet:flex-row tablet:gap-12 ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div id="job-desription" class="INHERIT DEFAULT-UL basis-0 flex-grow ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><p><strong>Based in our London Graphic Centre Office, Covent Garden with regular travel to Crewe - Ryman Retail Support Centre&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting To:</strong> Trading Director</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own the strategy for own brand led stationery categories, including notebook, writing, gifting led stationery and adjacent ranges</li><li>Source and develop own brand product including Far East sourcing and supplier management&nbsp;</li><li>Own the brand proposition from concept to customer , brand name, positioning, visual identity , product naming, packaging and design direction</li><li>Create relevant external brands and partners, including ranges such as Legami and Japanese stationery</li><li>Work closely with creative teams to build a coherent and differentiated design aesthetic</li><li>Take full commercial accountability for sales, gross margin, stock turn, markdown and terminal risk stock</li><li>Establish clear brand tiering frameworks (Entry / Opening Price Point, Core Equivalent, and Premium Proprietary) to capture diverse customer segments and maximize total basket value.</li><li>Partner closely with Category Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, and QA to align shelf space, drive product velocity, and deliver a seamless end-to-end launch pipeline.</li><li>Build deep, long-term relationships with key manufacturing partners, negotiating multi-category agreements and co-creating exclusive innovations.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated track record in private label portfolio management, FMCG brand management, or retail category leadership at scale.</li><li>Ability to think cross-categorically rather than within a single buying silo-focusing on net category cash growth, basket economics, and return on space.</li><li>Proven ability to define clear product tiering, manage cannibalisation risks against national brands, and drive NPD (New Product Development) stage-gate processes.</li><li>Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the commercial gravitas to influence internal trading directors and external strategic vendors.</li><li>Comfort using customer insights, market share data, and financial modeling to identify whitespace opportunities.</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.</li><li>Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.</li><li>Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.</li><li>Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.</li><li>A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.</li></ul><p><strong>About Ryman</strong></p><p>With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the <strong>Theo Paphitis Retail Group</strong> (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).</p><p>We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.</p><p>Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.</p><p><em><strong>PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT OTHER DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.</strong></em></p></div><div class="mb-[20px] tablet:mt-0 tablet:mb-0 tablet:w-[332px] mobile:w-full ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><job-description-card class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div class="w-full mb-[20px] tablet:mb-0 border-1 border-neutral-200 bg-neutral-25 rounded-md shadow-300 group" style="font-family: Montserrat;"><!----><div class="h-[192px] w-full ng-star-inserted"><div class="overflow-hidden rounded-t-md"><img class="h-[192px] w-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 duration-500 transition-transform" src="https://talosatscareerssites.blob.core.windows.net/cpb-site-assets/3159/vacancy-images/48aad8df-682d-46bd-8ee3-266870afcc51-Ryman%20RSC%20Vacancy%20Header%203.png" alt="RSCColleagues 3 "></div></div><!----><div class="flex flex-1 h-[1px] bg-neutral-200 mx-6 ng-star-inserted"></div><!----><div class="p-5 tablet:p-8"><div class="flex flex-col gap-5"><div class="paragraph-2 font-semibold"> Head of Own Brand Stationery and Partnerships </div><div class="flex gap-2 items-start ng-star-inserted"><div class="mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-location-pin fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start"><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 ng-star-inserted axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1" style="font-family: Montserrat;"> Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom </p><!----></div><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-3 text-4 ng-star-inserted" style="font-family: Montserrat;"> WC2H 9JL </p><!----></div><!----><!----></div></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="items-start mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-dollar fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2"> £70,000 to £85,000per year <!----></span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-clock fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3"> Permanent - 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