Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Category Development Lead to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the Iberia Business. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into Head of Commercial Category Iberia. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for the 6P ́s Strategy of the Category – Proposition, Product, Pack, Price, Promotion, and Place. We are looking for a Category Lead with extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. You must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles, with the goal of increasing sales and profitability to drive sustainable growth.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
* Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
* Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
* Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
* Liaise with Marketing & RGM teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
* Monthly Category Review Analysis & Meetings at subcategory level
* Clear financial KPI tracking to deliver both topline and bottom line as targets
* Commercially skilled on managing various P&L levers
* Responsibility for all components of the product mix: design, pack, price, promo
* Lead category management and sales team to joined up strategy and delivery
* Build relationships with Kraft Heinz business units across the world to share & take learnings, driving efficiencies when possible
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.
* College Degree or Master Degree, preferably from a Business School
* 4 – 5 years relevant experience in FMCG
* Ownership attitude, push to learn through new challenges and capability to drive results and lead independently of age/role
* Fluent in Spanish and 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 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 the best for you;
* A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
* A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
* Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people;
* Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!
Location(s)
Madrid
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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