Growth Platform Manager - Mayo & Condiments

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Growth Platform Marketing Manager for its Mayo and Condiments team, based in London or Amsterdam. The role leads the Mayo strategy and innovation agenda across EPDM, with end-to-end accountability for strategy, the innovation pipeline, growth priorities and key cross-functional initiatives, working closely with the brand team to bring innovations to consumers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Mayo strategy and innovation agenda, identifying consumer, market and category opportunities and defining where to play to drive sustainable growth.
• Own the short- and long-term innovation pipeline, turning consumer insights, business priorities and growth opportunities into clear strategies, priorities and plans.
• Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through development and launch, collaborating with Brand, R&D, Insights, Sales, Finance and others.
• Partner with the brand team to turn innovation strategies into campaign execution and consumer activation.
• Drive core value engineering initiatives, balancing top-line growth with profitability.
• Manage and develop the Mayo Growth Manager, providing direction, coaching and challenge.
• Own core business and innovation routines, driving clear decision-making, pace, quality and follow-through.

Required profile

• Valid EU work permit (excluding an Orientation Year Visa) or valid UK work permit, depending on location.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in marketing, innovation or a related commercial discipline, preferably in Consumer Goods/FMCG.
• Proven track record of turning consumer opportunities into successful innovation strategies that grow brands and businesses.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional innovation initiatives from strategy through launch and post-launch evaluation.
• Confident people leader with experience developing others and building an inclusive, high-performing team.

Required skills

• Strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to build business cases and choose where to play and invest.
• Strong consumer, shopper and market understanding, able to turn insights, trends and data into differentiated propositions.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and influence, aligning Brand, R&D, Insights, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and external partners.
• Strong collaboration with Brand on campaign and activation execution.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the London or Amsterdam office and 2 days from home, plus 20 days per year to work from anywhere.
• Additional benefits such as commuting and hybrid work allowances, bicycle and gym discount plan, employee assistance program and supplemental health insurance.
• Discounts with KraftHeinz's partners on fashion, electronics, travel and more.

The hiring process includes a cognitive assessment and an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Team, followed by interviews with the EPDM POD Lead and HR Business Partner, the EPDM Innovation team and the Innovation Director.