Lead, Global Innovation (Mayonnaise)

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to trailblaze a new way of working? Lead some of the biggest global innovations across Kraft Heinz? Create new capabilities that reimagine how we innovate? As part of Global Innovation, you will be a part of building both what we bring to market and how we do it that will be innovators for Kraft Heinz and the food industry as a whole. We're seeking a seasoned marketing leader to drive & deliver global innovation in Mayonnaise under our flagship Heinz brand. As a member of our Growth Office, you will lead a high-performing team of cross-functional innovation professionals and launch innovative products that drive business growth across the world. This position requires a candidate that is a self-starter, strategic thinker and creative problem solver. If you consider yourself a master collaborator, able to influence to get results, this position is for you. Our approach to innovation is new within the growth organization so the individual needs to be flexible, have a growth mindset, and be comfortable with ambiguity. This individual will support the end-to-end direction from creating the pipeline, building out the product, all the way through in-market experiments and ultimately launch. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves in this dynamic role, team, and space, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in marketing for an established or startup CPG company, with prior experience in innovation
• Experience in both employee management & cross-functional team management; self confident individual who can lead a team and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to simplify complex problems and make decisions quickly in pursuit of constant forward progress
• Critical thinker with a consumer centric & growth mindset – learn fast vs. avoid failure
• Strong personal motivation in fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, with a bias for action
• Strong “big picture” perspective, while also delivering the innovation initiative at hand
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills to internal/external partners
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills; ability to use syndicated data sources to assess competitive space, bringing forth insights and recommendations to integrate into overall strategy
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Understanding of Financial P&L

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive global innovation strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives in the Mayonnaise category
• Lead a dedicated Agile Pod team (5+ person cross-functional team focused on launching new innovation)
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team
• Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovation initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing and negotiating to drive innovation initiatives forward
• Communicate complex innovation strategies and plans to non-technical team members
• Drive significant revenue growth through innovation initiatives, achieving specific innovation metrics such as time-to-market, customer adoption, or return on investment
• Be responsible for the P&L, competitive analysis and retailer sell-in materials (in partnership with business unit)

Benefits

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level