Category Development Manager

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Heinz Full time
Category Development Manager - Sauces

Kraft Heinz, a leading food company, is seeking an experienced Category Development Manager - Sauces to drive business growth in London.

About the Position
  • Liaise with internal Category and Sales Leads to develop and execute category strategies that drive business growth.
  • Lead the analysis of category performance and provide actionable insights to inform business decisions.
  • Partner with retailers to overcome challenges and drive category growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive category development.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category strategies that drive business growth.
  • Lead the analysis of category performance and provide actionable insights to inform business decisions.
  • Partner with retailers to overcome challenges and drive category growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive category development.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in category management or development.
  • Highly numerate and strategic thinking with the ability to analyze market, category and financial data.
  • Familiarity with data systems such as JDA, IRI, Kantar, and retailer data systems.
  • Fluency in English is essential.
Professional Attributes
  • Consumer and Customer Focus
    • Demonstrate a passion for the consumer and a genuine curiosity for the customer.
  • Relationship Building
    • Demonstrate a passion for people and can build strong collaborative relationships.
  • Analytical
    • Translate complex data into simple solutions with an analytical mindset.
  • Project Management Skills
    • Organized and structured with the ability to bring multiple projects to a successful ending.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure.
  • A permanent contract.
About Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.



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