Category Development Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company
Stockholm, Copenhagen
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Communication","Stakeholder management","Project management","Teamwork"]

Drive category strategies for the Nordics market, partnering with Marketing and leading initiatives that grow growth, profitability, and market share. Analyze trends, consumer insights, and category performance to uncover opportunities, manage the product portfolio (assortment, pricing, promotions, lifecycle planning), and lead new launches. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Supply Chain, monitor KPIs, and translate data into recommendations while building strong customer and partner relationships.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Category Development Manager

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Job Summary

Drive category strategies for the Nordics market, partnering with Marketing and leading initiatives that grow growth, profitability, and market share. Analyze trends, consumer insights, and category performance to uncover opportunities, manage the product portfolio (assortment, pricing, promotions, lifecycle planning), and lead new launches. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Supply Chain, monitor KPIs, and translate data into recommendations while building strong customer and partner relationships.
Location: Stockholm, Copenhagen
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share across the Nordics market.
  • •Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and category performance to identify opportunities in collaboration with 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.
  • •Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations; lead new product launches and category development initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusPensionHybrid Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
  • •3+ years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing or Sales, preferably in FMCG, with first personnel experience.
  • •Strong analytical skills interpreting market and sales data.
  • •Proven experience in category planning, portfolio management, and commercial decision-making.
  • •Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience:3+ yearsFMCG
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Economics
Skills:AnalyticalCommunicationStakeholder managementProject managementTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointNielsenCircanaIRI

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
WebsiteLinkedIn