We have an opportunity available for an experienced Space Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Space Manager sits within the Commercial Benelux Business Unit located in our Amsterdam office.
As a Space Manager, you will report into the Head of Business Performance and will be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. And your primary responsibility will be to deliver excellent shelf strategy plans and provide advice to retailers across our portfolio of categories and brands.
In brief, you will be responsible for;
- Analyze market dynamics within and across categories to deliver optimal shelf solutions
- Translate category vision, shelf principles and shopper insights into optimal shelf plans
- Advise our customers on optimal assortment, shelf and presentation during mutation moments
- Track new products, packs, and concepts in the market to understand innovations and consumer trends
- Create and review customer shelf plans using specialized space management software
- Be a sparring partner for Sales, Brand Category and Marketing teams
Qualifications
Skills and Capabilities
- Completed Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Space Management, preferably within Retail
- Fluent Dutch and English language skills are mandatory
- Excited about data, problem-solving and adaptable to changes in market dynamics
- Ability to create strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Professional Attributes
Analytical
- We're a very data driven company. You should be detail-oriented, comfortable with data, have an analytical mindset from problem-solving, and deliver value through quantitative decision-making.
Communication Skills
- At Kraft Heinz you will have frequent exposure to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it's important you have excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds stakeholders.
Ability to Simplify
- We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be very important, especially when dealing with complex challenges.
Drive to be an Expert
- Build deep expertise on the Kraft Heinz portfolio of brands and categories and long-term relationships with retailers to serve the business as a true "expert".
Team Player
- Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a team player, which means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
What we offer you
- We are an ambitious employer; we focus on your growth and development;
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
- Permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people;
- Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!
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.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are 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 Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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