Category Development Manager

Kraft Heinz; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus above market

Hybrid working

International environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Stockholm (Nordics HQ) or nearby Copenhagen - a Category Development Manager role within our Nordics organisation. You will drive category strategies, analyze market trends, and manage portfolio decisions across the Nordics, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver growth and value.

You will lead new product launches, monitor KPIs, and build strong customer and partner relationships in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing or Sales, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market and sales data.
• Proven experience in category planning, portfolio management, and commercial decision-making.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana/IRI) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English is a must-have; additional language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share within the Nordics market (from Denmark to Iceland) together with your team.
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify opportunities in close cooperation with your counterpart in Marketing.
• Manage the product portfolio, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to deliver category objectives locally and within the EU-Zone.
• Lead new product launches and category development initiatives.
• Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize performance to align with overall business strategy and commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and external partners where applicable.

Skills

Category Mgmt

Trade Marketing

Sales

Analytical skills

Project Mgmt

Stakeholder Mgmt

Excel

PowerPoint

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen/Circana/IRI data

Job description

Job Description

At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision, we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference—every day!

We have an excellent opportunity with a great potential of impact for a Category Development Manager as part of our Nordics organisation either right in the heart of Stockholm in Nordics HQ office or close to Copenhagen in our DK entity. In this cross-boarder role you would be together with the Category Development team responsible for the strategic and commercial performance to ensure growth, profitability and customer value. There will also be a strong interface with our EPDM team based in the Netherlands and the UK. Get ready for an exciting journey driving one of the most iconic brands.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share within the Nordics market (from Denmark to Iceland) together with your team
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify opportunities in close cooperation with your counterpart in Marketing
• Manage the product portfolio, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to deliver category objectives locally and within the EU-Zone
• Lead new product launches and category development initiatives
• Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize performance to align with overall business strategy and commercial objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and external partners where applicable

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing or Sales, preferably within FMCG and with first personnel experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market and sales data
• Proven experience in category planning, portfolio management, and commercial decision-making
• Excellent project management and organizational skills combined with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana/IRI) is an advantage
• Fluent in English is a must-have; additional language skills are an advantage.

Professional attributes

• Can do mentality: You work proactive, solution-oriented and get things done.
• Ability to Simplify: Find simple solutions to complex challenges.
• High pressure: A fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
• Team player: You are always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Analytical:We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
• An international, matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
• Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, corporate benefits, and much more)

Location(s)

Stockholm

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.