Job Description
We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz.
The position sits within the UK&I business unit and the category function. You'll be working in a high performing, ambitious team - alongside peers always striving to deliver the best for consumers, the brand, and the business - reporting into the Commercial Category Controller. It's a role for someone who wants the opportunity to make their mark in a transforming business, who wants to be accountable for delivering the plans in collaboration with the wider team.
The Senior Commercial Category Manager is responsible for creation and execution of the commercial strategy across retail accounts - ensuring profitable delivery of the budget while delivering to retailer needs.
What you'll do
- As part of the Commercial Category team, ensure delivery of the current year plan through key forums
- Management of category risks and opportunities
- Convert Brand & Category Opportunities into selling stories
- Engage and inspire category National Account Managers and wider Category & Customer teams in delivery of all elements of the plan.
What you'll need
- Experience in a FMCG commercial environment preferred
- A highly numerate and strategic thinker with the ability to analyse market, category and financial data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions
- Proven track record of problem solving as an owner, taking on entrepreneurial challenges and simplifying the complex
- Strong Project Management skillset; ability to demonstrate strong influencing and stakeholder development skills
- Effective analytical, presentation, and communication skills
- Highly organised with good planning skills and the ability to manage cross functional category projects both within and outside of the company.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
- Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours
- A career track like only few other companies can match
- Flexible and hybrid working approach (3 from the office or with customers / 2 from home)
- Family-friendly and inclusive work environment
- Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
- Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
