Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within our Irish business based in Dublin, where we are now certified as a Great Place to Work.
This contract will be an initial parental leave cover of 12 months.
You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level, reporting into the Head of Finance. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be the commercial management of our business. You will play a key part in supporting the team with actionable insights and strategic planning to drive category growth and profitability.
What makes our Irish business so special?
✅ We love to grow-our sales have increased +50% in the last four years.
✅ We are a highly engaged team, with standout scores in Team, Manager, and Belonging.
✅ We achieved our highest-ever market share in 2024 across Ketchup, Beans, and Soup.
✅ We champion wellbeing and organise regular sea swims, mental health walks, and active offsites.
✅ We champion work-life balance through our benefits, such as three months of secondary carer leave, hybrid working, and the ability to work from abroad.
✅ We were a key supporter for the launch of the Ireland Chapter of the LEAD Network, driving gender inclusion in our industry.
✅ Ireland has been a springboard for our people as they have gone onto roles in the UK, Netherlands, Australia
What you'll do:
- Full P&L accountability for core business
- Develop a deep understanding of the short- and long-term return on investment (ROI) of all customer investment drivers
- Lead monthly/quarterly commercial performance reviews
- Lead trade promotional planning, including post promotional evaluation and reporting
- Manage the process of promotional and Joint Business Planning reviews with sales teams
- Collaboration with sales organization, cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive engagement across extended business
- Demand planning accountability with the support of demand planning team
- Define the commercial plans for innovations
- Work closely with Marketing and Category teams on business case development for all NPD
What you'll need:
- Proven experience & progression within commercial functions (ideally around 6 years' experience)
- Track record for supporting delivery of new business models and innovation
- Knowledge: FMCG experience
- Education: BSc/BA required
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.
- Resilience
- You're able to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.
- Analytical
- We're a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
- Result driven
- You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
- Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
- You're curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
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
- A career track like only few other companies can match
- Flexible and hybrid working approach (3 from the office or with customers / 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.
