About the Role
This role is for a highly creative and connected Brand Lead to drive the EPDM zone's partnership and innovation strategy. This person will lead large TTL campaigns, build the 3-year partnership roadmap, lead global iconic sponsorships, and manage earned media and influencer strategy.
Responsibilities
- Build the partnership pipeline (vision board) and the 3-year EU partnership roadmap.
- Lead iconic & landmark partnerships and global sponsorship opportunities.
- Lead Modern Condiments & Pasta Sauces & Silver innovations campaigns.
- Own the "Cultural Flywheel" by turning partnerships into social conversation and earned talkability.
- Provide people management and mentorship within the team.
- Drive sub-category innovation brand growth, campaign adoption, and pipeline partnerships.
- Manage stakeholders including Marketing Directors and Senior Brand Managers across EPDM.
- Act as the agency lead on big bet campaigns.
- Manage one direct report.
Requirements
- 10+ years of marketing experience in a global FMCG company, with a focus on brand equity, brand architecture, and multi-category brand management.
- Proven track record of defining brand identity and executing marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness.
- Strong understanding of how to generate cultural relevance and earned media from marketing initiatives.
- Strong experience in developing and launching marketing content for new product innovations.
- Ability to develop comprehensive brand guidelines and playbooks for consistent market activation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with an ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with integrated campaigns (TTL) across various media channels.
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to give pushback
- Resilience
- Ability to Simplify
- Commercial Sense
- Analytical
- Result driven
- Curiosity, positivity & passion
- Project management skills
- Networking skills
- Empathy
- High pressure tolerance
- Team player
Location
- London - The Shard
Work Type
- Hybrid working model
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
Benefits
- An ambitious employer
- A fast career track
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure
- A hybrid working model
- A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
- Room for new insights and implementation of ideas
About the Company
- Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
- We have iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world.
- We deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.
- We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry.
- A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
- Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity.
- We believe in being good humans, working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
- We grow our people to grow our business.
- We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance.
- We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions.
- We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths.
- Everyone is welcome at our table.
- We thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
- We are committed to hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- We are committed to growing our Business Resource Groups.
- We are committed to providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to foster inclusion and belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
