Senior Partnerships Manager in London

This role is for a highly creative and connected Brand Lead to drive the EPDM zone's partnership and innovation strategy. This role will be responsible for leading large TTL campaigns on big bets, building the 3-year partnership roadmap, leading global iconic sponsorships, managing earned media and influencer strategy.

In brief, this person is responsible for:

• EPDM Strategy: building the partnership pipeline (vision board) and building the 3-year EU partnership roadmap (Taste, In-Home Entertainment, etc.).
• Global Lead: iconic & landmark partnerships (e.g. Project Red, Project Green, Project Spark), global sponsorship opportunities.
• Campaign Lead: Leading Modern Condiments & Pasta Sauces & Silver innovations.
• Earned & Influencer Lead: Owning the "Cultural Flywheel" i.e. turning partnerships into social conversation and earned talkability.
• Mentorship: People management and mentorship responsibilities within the team.
• Key KPI’s: Sub-category innovation brand growth, campaign adoption and partnerships in pipeline to execution.
• Scope: across EPDM, with key markets of focus being UK & GAS.
• Stakeholder Management: Marketing Directors and Senior Brand Managers across EPDM, across EPDM Growth org including Innovation POD leads, being the agency lead on big bet campaigns.
• People Management: 1 direct report.

Expected Experience & Required Skills:

• 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.

Professional Attributes:

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are important for collaborating with different stakeholders.
• Confident / Ability to give pushback: We value go-getters who can handle resistance.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back after setbacks is essential.
• Ability to Simplify: Simplification skills are appreciated when providing solutions to complex challenges.
• Commercial Sense: Always seeking opportunities to expand business and exceed targets.
• Analytical: Ability to translate complex data into simple solutions.
• Result driven: Focus on what’s best for the company.
• Curiosity, positivity & passion: Being known as the driver of the team.
• Project management skills: Organised and structured with time management skills.
• Networking skills: Ability to engage in business conversations and expand your network.
• Empathy: Known for emotional intelligence and understanding customer needs.
• High pressure: Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Team player: Works towards common goals with teammates.

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
• A hybrid working model; we believe in a modern, adaptable workplace culture.
• A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and more!
• If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

About us:

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With 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.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

Why us:

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.