Manager, Business Unit Sales & Strategy (Multiple Positions)

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Protection and saving for the future

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago seeks a Manager, Business Unit Sales & Strategy to lead category management, forecasting and trade management. You will collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, finance, field sales, and supply chain to deliver target outcomes.

You will develop business proposals, conduct market research with category marketing, and manage budgets to drive profitable revenue growth across channels. A base salary range and bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of professional FMCG experience; category management or sales preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability with data experience.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience with databases.
• Experience presenting to and working with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust proposals that align brand story with customer strategy.
• Conduct account-specific market research with category marketing.
• Lead trade marketing budget and ensure spend discipline.
• Collaborate with revenue management and customer sales teams.
• Forecast demand and lead monthly forecasting routines.
• Identify whitespace and gaps to drive profitable promotions and launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficient

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring across multiple Business Unit teams internally. The Manager,Business Unit Sales & Strategyprovides leadership for category management,forecastingand trade management. Main functions include but are not limited to process improvement, forecast accuracy, trade efficiency, increase inquality merchandisingfor our brands, distribution recommendations, and merchandising strategy changes that will help to drive profitable revenuegrowth. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, finance, field sales, and supply chain to ensure target delivery.

Key Components of the role

• Develop robust business proposals that combine brand story with customer’s strategic interests.

• Conduct account specific market research with category marketing to set key windows, pricingstrategyand TDP (total distribution points) expectations.

• Supervise distribution build, pricing, and promotional compliance to guardrails across existing and new categories tomaintainbalance across channels and enhance revenue potential.

• Lead trade marketing budget to ensure spend discipline across categories and work with field teams to implement approved infusions to deliver financial goals.

• Collaborate closely with revenue management and customer sales teams to proactively deliver more efficient promotionalspendwithout risk to buyer relationships and competitive edge.

• Deliver sales forecasting efficiency with demand, supply, and sales by leading monthly demand forecasting routines toidentifykey volume drivers and communicating material needs.

• Contribute thought leadership byidentifyingwhitespace across different channels through closure of core product gaps, innovation, and profitable promotion plans incremental to plan.

• Manage product supply shortage through efficient communication with supply chain and customer sales teams to minimize revenue loss andmaintaincustomer prioritization.

• Analyze competitive landscape periodically to help the teammaintainan efficient go to market strategy and react dynamically to competitive threats.

• Develop comprehensive understanding ofcommercializationprocess and track progress ofnew itemcommercialization against pre-specified launch dates to hit customer resets.

• Own communication routines with sales teams (often involving 50+ participants) to gather market intelligence and highlight BU priorities and changes to brand strategies and tactics.

• Develop sound relationships with all cross-functional partners to guarantee efficient execution and revenue realization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of professional experience with an understanding of FMCG industry; Prior experience in category management or sales preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability with experience using data; Syndicated/panel data familiarity a plus

• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience working with databases

• Experience presenting to and working with customers

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

the compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial - 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.