Lead, Global Innovation (mayonnaise)

KraftHeinz

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Competitive salary; excellent bonus structure abov...
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
8+ years cpg marketing experience
Agile pod team leadership
Global innovation strategy development
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Lead for Global Innovation in the Mayonnaise category, based in Amsterdam, to spearhead innovative product launches and strategies. The ideal candidate will possess significant marketing experience, particularly in innovation, and have a knack for collaboration and problem-solving in a dynamic environment

Job Summary

  • This role requires leading a cross-functional Agile Pod team to drive end-to-end global innovation strategies for the Mayonnaise category.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for the P&L, competitive analysis, and retailer sell-in materials while fostering a culture of experimentation.
  • KraftHeinz offers a competitive salary, excellent bonus structure, and a hybrid working model with 3 days in the Amsterdam office.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Lead for Global Innovation in the Mayonnaise category, based in Amsterdam, to spearhead innovative product launches and strategies. The ideal candidate will possess significant marketing experience, particularly in innovation, and have a knack for collaboration and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Salary

Competitive salary; Excellent bonus structure above market; Hybrid work allowance and additional benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years CPG marketing experience
  • Agile Pod team leadership
  • Global innovation strategy development
  • P&L responsibility management
  • Cross-functional stakeholder influence

Nice-to-have

  • MBA degree preferred
  • Growth mindset in ambiguous environments
  • Bias for action and fast decision making
  • Experience with syndicated data sources
  • Master collaborator and creative problem solver

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
  • 8+ years marketing experience in CPG
  • Proven employee and cross-functional team management
  • Strong financial P&L understanding

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