National Account Executive – Away from Home

  • All Posting Locations: Dublin, Leinster, IE
  • Job Functions: Sales
  • Date Published: December 4, 2024
  • Ref#: R-88276
  • Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

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About the Role

Job Description

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced salesperson to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Business Development Executive position lies within the Ireland Away from Home team – a key growth engine for the Business Unit over the next 5 years.

You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the Ireland Channel Lead.

In brief, you will be responsible for:

  • Key AFH accounts in the Irish business, our international accounts – Burger King, KFC, Five Guys, Wendy’s, JD Wetherspoons, plus Irish QSR’s – Supermac’s, Eddie Rockets
  • Lead our wholesale direct business in Northern Ireland – NSV+$5m.
  • Manage and develop our catering business with accounts like Aramark, KSG etc.
  • Design & run our digital campaigns across the wholesale channel, to give positive ROI.
  • Analysis available market data to track our share performance and highlight key trends.
  • Participating in special projects such as major promotions, new product launches, and new marketing initiatives.

Qualifications:

Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit to proceed for this position.

  • Sales and business development experience (2-3 years preferred)
  • Excellent presentation skills with analytics experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or similar preferred

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.
  • Commercial Sense
    • You don’t only want to win; you hate to lose. You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.
  • Result driven
    • You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
  • Empathy – listening to the customer
    • You’re known for your empathy. You listen more and talk less, and therefore truly understand your customer. With that mindset you create commercial chances to optimize the customer experience.
  • Growth Mindset
    • You see the opportunities around you and are consistently looking for ways to improve the way we serve the customer or operate internally

What we offer you

  • An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
  • Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours
  • Flexible and hybrid working approach (3 from the office/2 from home)
  • Family-friendly and inclusive work environment
  • Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being
  • A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
  • Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s)

Dublin

 

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

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The
Builders

Our Digital team empowers every aspect of our business.

Discovering what’s next in food using Python, Azure ML and Alteryx. Building and designing apps. Improving our supply chain.

We’re bringing agility to beloved brands across the globe — making life delicious for our customers and communities, today and tomorrow.

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People are what makes Kraft Heinz great. Today. And tomorrow.

In Human Resources, we’re finding and developing great talent to continue our legacy. We’re here for every colleague, for their performance and their wellbeing.

Together, we’re helping everyone to grow their own way.

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Makers

Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.

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Strategizers

Our Marketing team are the voice of our consumers. Connecting the right people, to the right products, with the right messages and campaigns.

We’re the architects of category growth, making sure our brands are front and center — winning the battle for attention in the minds of people everywhere.

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Creators

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.

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Sales at Kraft Heinz

The
Connectors

Our Sales team drives multibillion dollar distribution strategies. And we do this across channels and across the whole world!

We thrive wherever consumers can meet iconic and innovative brands — in retail, on-trade, and B2B. We’re the closest people to our customers, getting our products to the right people, in the right places.

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“The best is yet to come at Kraft Heinz. I’ve experienced the launch of a new purpose, new vision and values. Now I’m seeing all of those things truly take shape and that is very exciting.”

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“The best thing about working at Kraft Heinz are the benefits and opportunities for growth and career development.”

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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.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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