We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Category Development Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This role lies within the UKI business unit, reporting into our Head of Infant Lead as part of our Infant team. The relationship with external retailers, analysis of category performance and owning the range in some of the top 4 UK retailers will be your primary responsibilities. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders!
What You’ll Do
- Leading work for the category and strategy vision
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with UK retailers to establish Kraft Heinz as the partner of choice
- Developing insight-led opportunities, driven by shopper needs to be able to drive and deliver category growth
- Management of the range and planograms in the trade to ensure optimum distribution and space allocation
- Working with the sales team to land NPD externally and effectively manage range rationalisation
- Leading the rhythm of reporting and analyses of retailer, sub-category and product performance providing recommendations to improve
- Being the voice of the customer internally to shape and influence business agenda
- Bring compelling, actionable insights to influence our internal innovation pipeline and help validate innovation business cases with market data
- Work with the marketing team to support NPD/campaigns with consumer insight
What You’ll Need
- Experience in a category development, sales, commercial, or trade marketing role
- Demonstrable knowledge of our key data platforms, IRI / Kantar and/or retailer shopper insight platforms
- Highly numerate and strategic thinking with the ability to analyze market, category and financial data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree ideal
Professional Attributes
- Consumer and Customer Focus
- You demonstrate a passion for the consumer and a genuine curiosity for the customer, thinking of innovative solutions to drive performance.
- Communication Skills
- At Kraft Heinz you’ll be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore it’s important you have excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
- Ability to Simplify
- We like to keep it simple, and execute fast. You are able to bring simple solutions to complex challenges.
- Analytical
- We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution.
- Project management skills
- You’re organized, structured, and always have an overview of the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within a given timeframe.
What We Offer You
- An ambitious employer with an industry‑recognised career development pathway
- A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
- A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
- An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
- Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
- Family‑friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
- Employee discount on Heinz products!
Wellbeing
- Private medical cover & Digital GP
- Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
- Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
- Premium membership to Calm App
- A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
- 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.
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