About the Role
Job Description
Join our team at Kraft Heinz as a Growth Manager in Amsterdam, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future strategy of our leading global brand, Heinz, within the Away From Home (AFH) sector for Europe and Pacific developed markets. This position offers a blend of strategic planning and creative execution, focusing on market analysis, product development, and innovative communication strategies.
We are seeking a proactive, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, who thrives in a high-paced environment and possesses a strong background in marketing. If you are ready to make a significant impact at one of the world’s most iconic brands, we would love to hear from you!
About The Position
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Develop and implement growth strategies for the AFH sector, analyzing market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Lead the product development process from concept to market launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and sales.
- Manage relationships with internal and external partners, including media and creative agencies, while also interacting with technical teams.
- Drive the marketing transformation, enhancing marketing capabilities and team performance to ensure strong market impact.
- Optimize the existing product portfolio by introducing commercial innovations and phasing out underperforming products.
Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- 5+ Years of relevant experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in consumer marketing, culture, new product ideas, and trends
- Ability to synthesize data into insights and to build compelling cases.
- Strong communication skills to listen, understand and influence senior partners
- Ability to simplify and understand complex legislative changes
- Ability to work in partnership with multiple internal functions
- Fluency in English
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.
Analytical
We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset. This can be penetration, consumer insights or other data.
High pressure
You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
Team player
Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with your team is simply the best. You are a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower, but always working towards a common goal.
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); at Kraft Heinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
- A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want.
- Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
- A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’ partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more.
- Last but not least; there is always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action.
Our Hiring Process
After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with
1. Growth Platform Manager and HR Business Partner
2. Head of Platform and Cross-functional Interviewer.
3. All positive? Job offer!
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
