Associate Director, Commercial Strategy & Analytics

Establish governance standards and continuous improvement for planning purposes

Provide oversight for major launches, commercial priorities, and field readiness

Ensure commercial planning capabilities align with enterprise priorities and business outcomes

Work with our Field Sales teams to drive compliance and increase incremental sales volume with multi-unit accounts within the division with a mutual goal of achieving sales volume & distribution optimization

Partner with BUSS team, General Managers and Marketing teams to develop executional plan for promotional, price, shelving, merchandising programs and implement them with the retail accounts

Cross-collaborate with Sales and BU Finance teams to build, analyze, improve and implement financially based strategies inclusive of strategic brand changes, promotional planning and trade budgeting

Act as Sales functional guide in the division through aspects of business building/management including innovation commercialization, brand strategy re-evaluation and promotional evaluation and execution

Participate into customer deep dives and develop action plans for gap closers based on sales fundamentals

Support total Sales through building and delivering sales presentations both internally and externally with retailers, supporting new product launches, & attending buying conferences

Successfully build internal relationships to help influence decisions towards driving profitable external growth

Category scale led activation using entire BU portfolio

Qualifications

Seasoned and tested sales experience required with a demonstration of sales management resulting in profitable growth, preferably in a CPG, restaurant, culinary, and/or distributor industry

Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop a team of sales professionals preferred

Command of business intuition shown by discernment that not every sales opportunity is equal

Strong analytical skills demonstrated by effective business planning and data-driven strategy for maintaining current and securing new customers

Effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, across internal and external partners

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$164,200.00 - $205,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contactNAZTAOps@kraftheinz.comfor assistance.