Category Development Specialist Sauces

Job Function: 01 – Sales Date Published: 19-Sep-2023 Ref : R-74837 Description & Requirements We have an outstanding opportunity available for a driven Category Development Specialist to make a difference at Kraft Heinz This position lies within the Italy Business Unit and is located in our Milan office. You’ll be working in a robust team- alongside peers always seeking to reach the next level. This tole reports into the Commercial Category Lead and has the full ownership for the 6P´s Strategy of the Category – Proposition- Product- Pack- Price- Promotion and Place. Your mission is to constantly driving improvement activities through a growth mindset- further engaging both our internal and external consumers. We are looking for a talent with extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment- a commercial mindset and a full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. In brief- you will be responsible for: Analyzing data or insights to identify industry and consumer trends Building an ambitious category vision for each of our focus channels based on data points- customer and consumer insights Developing a strong network and teamwork cross-departmentally to ensure an aligned and efficient plan (marketing- trade marketing- category within the local BU and our Continental Europe organisation) Identifying- explore opportunities for growth; internally and externally for our customers to increase efficiency and profitability; Keep under control channel and key customers’ performance with a monthly performance review process- and define corrective actions to address key issues Deploy your commercial skills to address various P&L levers; Qualifications Hard Skills and capabilities University Degree- preferably from a Business School At least 3-4 years meaningful experience in category management and trade marketing- preferably in FMCG Any additional experience in sales will be considered a strong plus Interacting easily with team members and not afraid to step up and make things happen Ownership attitude- push to learn through new challenges and capability to drive results and lead independently of age/role Ability to work independently in an analytical and structured way Proficient in Italian and English Professional Attributes Team player – Achieving results is nice- but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader- sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. Project management skills – Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized- structured and always have an overview of all the jobs to be done. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe. Commercial Sense – Always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and build more savings- while over delivering your targets. Analytical – We’re a very data driven company- making it crucial to be able to translate sophisticated data into a simple solution with an analytical approach. Communication Skills – with us you’ll easily be exposed to senior management- no matter your level. Therefore- it’s important you have excellent communication skills- to take care of all kinds of different stakeholders. What we offer you A daring employer with 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; Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing you with the empowerment to take ownership of your work-life balance. Always room for new insights; if you have an excellent idea- please let us know- and we can set it in action About Us 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 meal 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 Us We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. J-18808-Ljbffr