eCommerce Account Executive - Asda

Heinz; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in London is seeking an eCommerce Account Executive to develop strategies for Asda and Iceland online. This role requires strong sales experience and an analytical mindset. As part of a dynamic team, you will implement innovative solutions and manage key stakeholder relationships. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Career development pathway

Flexible working approach

Employee discount on products

Private medical cover

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales, Commercial, and/or Category Management.
• Strong interest in eCommerce.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute strategies for Asda and Iceland online.
• Identify sales opportunities using market data.
• Drive trade planning and successful NPD launches.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Understanding of retail dynamics

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity available for a passionate and analytical eCommerce Account Executive to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the UK eCommerce team. This role combines Category Insights, Channel Strategy and Sales to drive growth across Asda and Iceland Online. This is a dynamic position offering significant exposure to internal stakeholders and external customer teams, reporting directly into the Senior eCommerce Channel Development Manager.

What you’ll do

• Own and execute the Asda Online and Iceland online strategies, to develop and grow Heinz’s presence across all categories.
• Use category (Unify), shopper (Quantium/ Kantar), digital shelf (Profitero) and other market data to identify sales opportunities across the channels.
• Partner with internal teams (primarily the Asda & Iceland sales team) to explore and implement innovative solutions
• Execute key initiatives focusing on distribution, ranging and promotional effectiveness. This includes a full-year online only promotional plan and Express range review recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with Asda & Iceland contacts to drive trade planning, campaigns and successful NPD launches across the channels.
• Provide regular data performance overviews to internal stakeholders, highlighting key insights, successes and areas for improvement.
• Share learnings and best practices across teams to drive consistent growth strategies across the business.

What you’ll need:

• Experience in Sales, Commercial and/or Category Management.
• Creative, analytical mindset and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A strong interest in eCommerce is essential.
• Understanding of retail dynamics across convenience and online channels.

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, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Simplify the complex In the ecommerce team you will work across all categories and cross functionally, so you will need to turn complexity into simple action plans.
• Growth mindset At Kraft Heinz we dare to be better every day so you will thrive for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo. In our ecommerce team you will have the opportunity to be true entrepreneur.
• Work as a team At Kraft Heinz we believe in the “power of we”. You will work with a lot of key stakeholders to achieve one common goal for the company.
• Navigate the future You will work on defining the destination for our ecommerce business and therefore you will be curious, externally focused and driven by data.

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
• Employee discount on Heinz products!

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)

As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.

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 .