At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision, we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference—every day!
We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Junior Brand Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will join our Nordics HQ in central Stockholm and make a difference at Kraft Heinz Nordics. The role sits within the Nordic business unit. You’ll be working in a high-performing team and will report directly to our Head of Marketing & Commercial, Nordics. There will also be a strong interface with our EPDM team based in the Netherlands and the UK. Get ready for an exciting journey driving one of the most iconic brands.
Your Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end process of launching new products, acting as the focal point for cross-border and local collaboration, including Sales, Category, S&OP, Finance, etc.
• Support innovations, renovations, and line extensions in line with the overall company strategy and support the sales team with sell-in during trade windows
• Serve as the first point of contact for external agencies to design and develop POS materials and plan shopper activation campaigns
• Work with field sales partners to plan and implement shopper activation across sales cycles.
• Develop strong relationships with distributors to ensure smooth operations and timely execution of marketing and innovation plans
• Forecast, allocation, and track marketing spending and budget to optimize marketing investments
• Support brand days and innovation workshops with key business partners to align on joint business plans
Key Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, ideally in Marketing or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing and innovation, preferably within the FMCG industry
• Creative thinking to generate fresh brand and campaign ideas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey clear brand messaging
• Adaptability and learning agility in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with cross-functional partners
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and resilient mindset—takes initiative, ensures consistency, and handles setbacks well
Professional Attributes
• Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.
• Results-oriented: You focus not only on your own results but always act in the best interest of the company.
• Communication skills: You can work with a wide variety of partners thanks to your excellent communication skills.
• Ability to simplify: We like to keep it simple and implement quickly. Your ability to turn complex challenges into simple solutions is highly valued.
What we offer
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
• An international, matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
• Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, corporate benefits, and much more)
Stockholm
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
