Category Development Manager

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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 $26.5 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.

It's a Question of Taste

Do more, be more.  Whatever your aspirations, experience something exceptional at Kraft Heinz.  We'll give you the freedom to determine your own direction and deliver in your own style.  Outperform our expectations and you'll move forward faster than you ever thought possible.  Come ready to dream. Come eager to grow.

Get a taste of what your career could be at kraftheinzcompany.com/careers.

Job Description

Kraft ​Heinz proudly produces a vast variety of fresh, frozen and ambient food products for consumers of all ages and stages, for every meal occasion and every season, making it a staple in Australian households. As part of Kraft Heinz globally we are dedicated to being the best food company, growing a better world, 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.

We are looking for a strategic, driven and passionate professional with a high level of commercial acumen to join our Category team based at our Australia Head Office in Southbank. This role is pretty unique. You will be the key link between Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning and Commercial Finance. You will be responsible for developing and driving go-to-market strategies and category management initiatives. If you are driven to achieving financial goals and have the influence to recommend and implement changes where needed, then this could be the role for you!

You will be responsible for:

• Developing the sales plan for category/categories to achieve turnover and profitability within set market share targets, company policies, principles, and specific objectives
• Defining and developing the product, price, place, and promotion for the category/categories.
• Deepening understanding of practices in the category.
• Perfecting methods and tools that permit the conception of new in-store categories/product groupings.
• Delivering category targets consistent with consumer category and customer needs and company goals
• Being the key communication link between Sales & Marketing
• Input to new product development

To be successful in this role you must:

• Be results driven
• Have strong analytical skills
• Be an excellent communicator/influencer
• Have strong planning and organisational abilities
• Have come from an Account Management / Channel Marketing / Category Insight / Development background

We are a company that is dynamic and exciting and one which dreams big. If you are passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a culture that is transparent, collaborative and one where you can make a difference then this is the place for you.

If you think you have what it takes to join our progressive organisation and make a real different then APPLY NOW!

Only those who are degree qualified and eligible to work in Australia or are certain they can gain eligibility through immigration processes should apply. Evidence will be required.