Job Description
Trade and Category Manager Eastern Europe
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Trade & Category Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the Eastern Europe Business Unit reporting into Head of Sales Excellence, based in our Amsterdam office. Get ready for a lot of exposure to international stakeholders.
You will be optimizing the performance of the Heinz portfolio and driving effective promotion and visibility within retail channels via our distributor partners.
The ideal candidate should have 5 years' experience within Sales and Trade Marketing/ Category management. You must have a commercial mindset and a great comprehension of sales principles.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the Retail channel strategy for Heinz portfolio in the Country
- Owning the Country's category and assortment strategy
- Monitor the sales performance in the market and analyze market share drivers
- In-store plans development per customer
- Lead distribution plan per channel
- Planning and execution of new product launches
Qualifications
Hard Skills
* Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
- At least a bachelor's degree
- 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG in a commercial role.
- Strong analytical capability
- Ownership attitude, push to learn through new challenges and capability to drive results and lead independently.
- Fluent in English.
- Excellent Excel and Presentation (PowerPoint) Skills
Professional Attributes
- Communication Skills
- At Kraft Heinz you'll easily 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.
- Commercial Sense
- You don't only want to win ; you hate to lose . You're always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.
- Analytical
- We're a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
- High pressure
- You don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
- Result driven
- You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
- Team player
- Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a team player, which means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
- Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!
Location
Amsterdam
Location(s)
Amsterdam
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 the Team is Saying
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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