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You will be updated with latest job alerts via email$ 102100 - 127600
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The Manager of the Sales & Strategy provides leadership for category management business unit forecasting and trade management for the Business Unit for Classico Pasta Sauce Heinz Gravy and Stove Top Stuffing. Main functions include but are not limited to process improvement forecast accuracy trade efficiency increase in Total Quality Process Management for our brands distribution recommendations and merchandising strategy changes that will help to drive profitable revenue/OI growth. 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 customers strategic interests.
Conduct account specific market research with category marketing to set key windows pricing strategy and TDP (total distribution points) expectations.
Supervise distribution build pricing and promotional compliance to guardrails across existing and new categories to maintain balance across channels and enhance revenue potential.
Lead trade marketing and shopper 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 promotional spend without risk to buyer relationships and competitive edge.
Deliver sales forecasting efficiency with demand supply and sales by leading monthly demand forecasting routines to identify key volume drivers and communicating material needs.
Contribute thought leadership by identifying whitespace 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 and maintain customer prioritization.
Analyze competitive landscape periodically to help the team maintain an efficient go to market strategy and react dynamically to competitive threats.
Develop comprehensive understanding of commercialization process and track progress of new item commercialization 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
Proven professional experience with an understanding of Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry; Prior experience in category management or sales preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability with experience using data; Syndicate/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
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:
$102100.00 - $127600.00Bonus: 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 candidates 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 familys 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.
Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft 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 for assistance.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time