Category Development Manager

At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision , we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference—every day!

We have an excellent opportunity with a great potential of impact for a Category Development Manager as part of our Nordics organisation either right in the heart of Stockholm in Nordics HQ office or close to Copenhagen in our DK entity . In this cross- boarder role you would be together with the Category Development team responsible for the strategic and commercial performance to ensure growth, profitability and c u st o mer value. There will also be a strong interface with our EPDM team based in the Netherlands and the UK. Get ready for an exciting journey driving one of the most iconic brands.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share within the Nordics market (from Denmark to Iceland) together with your team
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify opportunities in close cooperation with your counterpart in Marketing
• Manage the product portfolio, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to deliver category objectives locally and within the EU-Zone
• Lead new product launches and category development initiatives
• Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize performance to align with overall business strategy and commercial objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and external partners where applicable

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 3 + years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing or Sales, preferably with in FMCG and with first personnel experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market and sales data
• Proven experience in category planning, portfolio management, and commercial decision-making
• Excellent project management and organizational skills combined with s trong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana /IRI) is an advantage
• Fluent in English is a must-have ; additional language skills are an advantage.

Professional attributes

• Can do mentality: You work proactive , solution - oriented and get things done.
• Ability to Simplify: Find simple solutions to complex challenges.
• High pressure: A fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
• Team player: You are always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
• An international, matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
• Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, corporate benefits, and much more )

Location(s)

Stockholm

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