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Head of Category Development UK

Employer
H.J. Heinz B.V.
Location
Middlesex
Salary
Good employment conditions
Closing date
24 Apr 2015

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management

Head of Category Development UK 

Join Heinz as Head Category Development UK ….
The Head of Category Development is a lead role in the Category Development function of Heinz and is accountable for the Category Development agenda for Heinz UK across all Heinz UK Retail categories (Sides, Sauces, Soup, Infant Feeding and Frozen),including building best practice and capability within the Category Development group and across the commercial organisation. The Head of Category Development will build a strong network of external relationships with customers, offering objective advice and shopper insight and be a partner in category growth

The Head of Category Development has direct line management responsibility for Senior Category Managers (x5) within a broader team of 12.

Heinz is looking for an individual who is motivated by career growth in a fast paced vibrant environment. In turn, Heinz rewards high potential and our motto is: If you are a top performer, you WILL win!

Key Responsibilities
• Accountable for the delivery of Category Thought Leadership across all categories/customers with UK Retail. 
• Accountable for the leadership of Range Review processes across all categories/customer with Share of Visible Space and Range Rationalisation as specifically measured outputs
• Accountable for the quality and depth of Category Management relationships with the trade as measured by the Advantage Survey. 
• Responsible for close working relationship with Account Directors and Marketing Leads in the UK business, driving shopper insight and category development into the heart of their business plans
• Responsible for the capability development of the Category Management group, including the institution and embedding of clear processes and actions in synergy with the Heinz Business Management system.
• Responsibility for management of budget related Category Development 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• 5+ years Category Development experience as supplier or with retail essential
• Educated to degree level, higher degree (e.g. MBA) desirable but not essential
• Drive for results, combining tenacity and urgency
• Leadership, coaching and the proven ability to deliver through others
• A passion for insight, and turning insight into action
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills within organisation and with customers 
• Effective, concise and impactful communication
• Creative thinker in terms of identifying opportunities, defining solutions and ways of working
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

The H.J. Heinz Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been producing high-quality foods for 145 years. Famous for our iconic brands on all continents, Heinz provides delicious, nutritious and convenient foods for families in 200 countries around the world.

Throughout the world, Heinz is synonymous with ketchup. We sell 650 million bottles of Heinz ketchup every year and approximately two single-serve packets of ketchup for every man, woman and child on the planet. For millions of families the world over, “if it isn’t Heinz, it isn’t ketchup.”

Beyond ketchup, Heinz also markets an ever-expanding selection of other great tasting foods. Our core products include: sauces, meals, snacks, and infant/nutrition. In short, Heinz is committed to enriching families' eating experience, whether you’re at home, dining out, or on-the-go!

Our Employees Are Satisfying Tastes and Appetites Around the World….

At any given moment, on any given continent, the almost 30,000 employees of Heinz are hard at work...creating new products, perfecting fresh ideas, and developing nutritious and innovative foods for today's families. Heinz is a trusted name for consumers, and a valued partner in the community.

If you are interested and have the right qualifications then please forward your application the Talent Acquisition Team. Apply now below

Heinz is an Equal Opportunities Employer
This is a direct position with the Company
 

***No Agencies Please***

Keywords: Category management, Category developer, Business development, Category manager.

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