Category Development Manager

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Heinz Full time

About this opportunity at Kraft Heinz:

We are seeking an experienced Category Development Manager to join our team in the Infant category, based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving category growth, developing strategic relationships with retailers, and leading the development of our range and planograms.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with external retailers to establish Kraft Heinz as a partner of choice
  • Leading work on category strategy and vision, including analysis of performance data and identification of opportunities for growth
  • Working with the sales team to land new products externally and effectively manage range rationalization
  • Providing insight-led recommendations to improve retailer, sub-category, and product performance

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Category Development Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in a category development, sales, or trade marketing role, ideally within the FMCG industry
  • Demonstrable knowledge of data platforms, such as IRI and Kantar, and/or retailer shopper insight platforms
  • Highly numerate and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze market, category, and financial data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions

In return, we offer:

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and a competitive bonus structure
  • A career track that offers opportunities for professional development and growth

Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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