Senior Commercial Manager - Nordics

Our Company


The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.


About the Nordics
Kraft Heinz has recently changed its geographical footprint making Nordics a top priority within newly formed Northern Europe business unit together with UK & Ireland. With this comes very ambitious growth plans for the Nordic region, with increased investments behind our customers and consumers. To deliver on this, Kraft Heinz is now establishing an exceptional team of talents from different backgrounds and with different skill sets. The ambition is to build upon a strong base and enter new categories to establish Kraft Heinz as a leading food company within Nordics, creating value for our consumers and customers.




About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager Nordics to join our Nordic HQ in central Stockholm and make a difference at Kraft Heinz Nordics.
You will be leading our overall Commercial strategy and Marketing for Nordics driving brands like Heinz, Bulls Eye, HP, Lea Perrins & Kraft.
Responsibilities include Customer & Category strategy, Innovation and pricing strategy. Also supporting for overall communication ATL/BTL plan & execution campaign briefing and planning.
You will be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.
You’ll be a key member in the Nordic leadership team and be reporting into the Managing Director for Nordic region and will have direct reports.


In brief, you will be responsible for:


Develop and drive long term commercial strategy Nordics
Develop and drive long term category vision delivering profitable category and market share growth
Responsible for annual business planning process
Responsible for Innovation funnel
Managing pricing strategy to drive profitable growth
Monitor performance, market situation and opportunities for the brand
Analyze category, competition and market trends
Work closely with the local sales teams to support in building plans to grow our customer’s categories
Overall responsibility with Key Account teams for tracking and target setting of field sales partners















You will coach and support direct report in:


· Develop and drive long-term brand vision
· Develop and implement brand marketing plans considering local market and consumer insights
· Agency contacts such as; advertising/media/PR with briefing and planning
· Develop optimized communication & activation mix together with creative agencies
Brand & communication budget





Qualifications


Hard Skills


· Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred (Business or Marketing)
· Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar/relevant position within commercial or marketing
· Experience within FMCG is an advantage but not a must
· Language skills: Fluent in English, both written and oral, Swedish is a plus
· Other skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential


Professional Attributes

· Commercial Sense: You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business
· Leader: You are a natural leader that want to continue building on your leadership skills through being a manager to direct reports and informal leader to the organization
· Analytical. We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset
· Result driven. You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company
· Ability to Simplify. We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges
· Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm. You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team. You are a team player
· Brand lover: You love and understand the importance of constantly nurture and take your brand to the next level


What we offer you

· An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
· A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
· A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
· Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, here you can set it in action!


Location(s): Stockholm