Kraft Heinz
Business Development Manager - Market Activation
Egypt · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerKraft Heinz
- LocationEgypt
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Market Activation
Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager - Trading
Location: El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
Department: Sales
Role Purpose
The Business Development Manager - Market Activation supports Africa Hub growth by opening new markets, activating distributors and expanding the portfolio across trading and distributor-led markets. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager - Trading, the role coordinates internal teams and external partners to deliver compliant and sustainable growth
Responsbilities
- Translate Africa Hub priorities into market-entry and expansion plans for assigned markets.
- Manage the activation pipeline from opportunity assessment through launch and performance tracking.
- Identify, assess and onboard distributors and trading partners in line with the agreed process.
- Build strong distributor relationships and coordinate forecasts, orders and performance reviews.
- Identify portfolio and distribution opportunities based on market, customer and competitor insights.
- Coordinate commercial feasibility, pricing, sourcing, regulatory requirements, master data and launch readiness.
- Track sales, shipments, forecasts, stock and distribution performance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz requirements for contracts, pricing, payment terms and approvals.
- Partner with Finance, S&OP, Regulatory, Legal, and Customer Service to deliver priorities.
- Provide clear updates on progress, risks, decisions and next steps.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales or market expansion, preferably in Africa or other emerging markets.
- Fluent English is required; French is an advantage.
- FMCG or food and beverage experience, with exposure to distributor-led or export markets, is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Distributor management, route-to-market, market entry and portfolio expansion.
- Commercial analysis, forecasting and performance tracking, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Project management and cross-functional coordination.
Soft Skills
- Commercial ownership and bias for action.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
- Structured, adaptable and able to manage multiple markets and priorities.
Location(s)
El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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