Category Development Executive

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity for a Category Development Executive to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the UK & I business unit, based in our Dublin office. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level, reporting into the Strategic Category Development Manager for the Irish business. You will be exposed to internal senior stakeholders and external retailer partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the category strategy growth plans across key retail accounts by delivering insights, performance analysis, range and innovation recommendations.
• Build strategic relationships with retailers to establish Kraft Heinz as the partner of choice.
• Analyze retailer, category and brand performance data to support category reviews.
• Develop insight led opportunities driven by shopper needs to drive and deliver category growth.
• Manage range and planogram administration, helping to optimize distribution and shelf space allocation.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of data reporting, category analysis, recommendations, and retailer facing materials.
• Assist in identifying category and shopper opportunities for product innovation.
• Build category sell in rationale for retailers in collaboration with Sales & Brand teams.
• Track innovation performance against budget and recommend course corrections where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent).
• 2+ years' experience in FMCG Category Development Management, Shopper Insights or Analytics.
• Experience using Nielsen, Kantar, dunnhumby, Symphony AI or retailer insight platforms.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities with experience turning data into insights.
• Numerate and strategic thinking with the ability to analyze market, category data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions.
• Effective analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Highly organized with good planning skills and ability to work in cross functional category projects both within and outside the company.

Professional Attributes

• Proactive - a go getter who stays focused even when facing resistance.
• Analytical - translates complex data into simple solutions.
• Result driven - focuses on team and company goals.
• Project management skills - organized, structured and capable of delivering multiple projects on time.
• Teamwork - balances leadership and support to achieve common goals.

Benefits

• Fast career track like few other companies can match.
• Permanent contract with the potential for growth.
• Opportunity to contribute new ideas and see them implemented.
• Additional benefits supporting physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, varying by location.

Compensation

Gross annual target base salary range: €49,689.00 - €55,210.00. This is based on a full time contract and depends on your skills and experience.

Performance based bonus up to 20% subject to the terms and conditions of the bonus scheme.

Location

Dublin

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Group.