Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Senior Marketer to join Kraft Heinz. The Marketing Manager position lies within the UK & Ireland business unit based in the Shard, London. You will be working in a high performing and diverse team with a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders as well as external agencies.

In this role, together with your team, you will be responsible for driving one of the largest segments within the business. You will be a true brand owner with responsibility for brand building, portfolio management and strategy, covering 360 campaign and communications management, performance analysis, and end to end innovation. You will be close to all your brands key metrics and directly own and influence all aspects of your brand and portfolio.

In brief, you will be responsible for:

Developing a deep understanding of the consumer, leveraging consumer insights to drive brand equity through developing and delivering communication ATL & BTL and innovation Driving the brand and portfolio strategy for your area that delivers against key performance metrics, working in partnership across the team to ensure in market results, underpinned by commercial and financial rigour Delivering innovation and renovation projects, from idea to execution, that deliver to consumer needs and drive incremental growth, ensuring on time and best in class execution. Delivering the media and communications strategy and plans for your category partnering with external agencies to drive outstanding results Working in partnership with the meals team to ensure strong in market execution and commercial rigour to deliver results Collaborating with Category Development, Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights, R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain as well as the regional Marketing team to drive growth and manage profitability Coaching and developing two direct reports, supporting their career aspirations and managing overall performance against objectives

Qualifications
Hard Skills

High levels of consumer understanding: ability to create insight, spot consumer needs, trends and understand market dynamics and generate plans to deliver against them. Proven experience in driving successful end to end innovation, with experience managing processes involving multiple functions and external partners. 360 Communications expertise: ability to project manage a comms plan from creative strategy to media execution and to manage creative, PR and media agencies. Both ATL and BTL. Strong commercial and P&L understanding with experience in building business cases and tracking portfolio performance metrics Bachelor’s degree preferred

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, with the ability to simplify and deal with all kinds of different stakeholders cross functionally, across countries and management levels. Strategic and Creative   Strategic capabilities and experience in marketing strategy development, situational and trend analysis and creative campaign development  A passion for understanding consumers and brands Project management skills You’re very well organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe and to work well and lead cross functional teams. You also possess the skills to prioritise and simplify when needed, being able to perform under pressure. Result driven You are “Self-starter”, adopt a can-do attitude and be creative in the problem-solving You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company and the brand. You have the ability to turn insight in to action You drive for results, combining tenacity and urgency, challenging the status quo with an agile mentality Team player You are always happy collaborating and working cross functionally   You support and coach those around you to partner and deliver the best results

What we offer you

An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway A meritocratic, pay for performance approach A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme

Wellbeing

Private medical cover & Digital GP Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme Premium membership to Calm App A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs! 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast) Location(s)

London – The Shard

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.