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We have an excellent opportunity available for a talented Junior Brand Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Junior Brand Manager - Heinz Core position lies within the Northern Europe business unit based in the Shard- London and is part of our category team. You will be reporting into a senior marketer with strong experience- working in a high performing team- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level and you will have a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders as well as external agencies.
In this role- together with your team- you will be looking after the largest and most loved UK Heinz brand- which include the icon Heinz Tomato Ketchup as well as challenger growing engines like for example Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise or Heinz baby category. You will have the opportunity to be responsible for key projects to help delivering the growth ambition of the Heinz brand. You will be contributing to bring to life the brand strategy- plan and execute communication plans- including disrupting PR activations and partnering with different functions team to successfully land in market your project.
In brief- you will be responsible for
- Performance analysis and consumer insight understanding to help inform short and medium terms projects
- Project management of key communication plans- including creative development and media execution
- Project management of innovation and renovation projects in line with the long term strategy- in strong collaboration with the cross-category team for best on-time in class execution
- Working in partnership with the category- shopper and sales teams to ensure strong in market execution and commercial rigour to deliver results
- Budget management
Qualifications
Hard Skills
- Experience in project management
- Experience in communication and/or innovation projects
- Commercial and P&L understanding
- Bachelor’s degree- master’s degree preferred
- Fluency in English is essential
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
- Strategic and Creative
- Curious and Strategic mindset
- A passion for understanding consumers and brands
- Project management skills
- You’re organized- structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables.
- Results driven
- You don’t only focus on your own results- but always do what’s best for the company and the brand.
- “Self-starter”
- You don’t get easily stressed by pressure- on the opposite- a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
- Team player
- You are always happy collaborating and working cross functionally
What we offer you
At Kraft Heinz- we’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are what makes us successful. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve and will be recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.
- An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match
- Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on talent
- Always room for new insights; if you have a phenomenal idea- please let us know- and we can set it in action!
About us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
