Category Development Executive

The Kraft Heinz Company
Dublin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeEUR 49,689 - 55,210 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Communication","Presentation","Organization","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Support execution of category strategy growth plans across key Irish retail accounts by delivering shopper-led insights, performance analysis, and range & innovation recommendations. Partner with internal teams and external retailer partners to identify opportunities that drive category growth, while ensuring excellent execution of category plans, range reviews, and internal reporting. Own retailer performance/category analysis, range and planogram administration, and timely data reporting using category and retailer insight platforms.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Category Development Executive

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Job Summary

Support execution of category strategy growth plans across key Irish retail accounts by delivering shopper-led insights, performance analysis, and range & innovation recommendations. Partner with internal teams and external retailer partners to identify opportunities that drive category growth, while ensuring excellent execution of category plans, range reviews, and internal reporting. Own retailer performance/category analysis, range and planogram administration, and timely data reporting using category and retailer insight platforms.
Location: Dublin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support strategic relationships with retailers to establish Kraft Heinz as the partner of choice.
  • •Analyse retailer/category/brand performance data to support category reviews and develop insight-led growth opportunities.
  • •Manage range and planogram administration to optimise distribution and shelf space allocation.
  • •Ensure accurate and timely delivery of data reporting, category analysis, recommendations, and retailer-facing materials.
  • •Assist in identifying category and shopper opportunities for product innovation, build sell-in rational with Sales & Brand teams, and track innovation performance to budget.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 49,689 - 55,210 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or similar).
  • •2+ years’ experience in FMCG Category Development Management, Shopper Insights, or Analytics.
  • •Experience using Nielsen, Kantar, dunnhumby, Symphony AI, or retailer insight platforms.
  • •Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to turn data into insights.
  • •Effective analytical, presentation, and communication skills, with strong organization and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience:2+ yearsFMCGRetailShopper insightsAnalytics
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingCommunicationPresentationOrganizationCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:ExcelPowerPointNielsenKantarDunnhumbySymphony AI

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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