Job Description
The UK & Ireland business is looking for a Media Manager to develop and execute media plans strategies and roadmaps to drive business growth. The role sits within the UK & Ireland Marketing team, reporting to the Senior Media Manager. You’ll be working with a diverse team across the various brands and categories.
Your primary responsibility will be to drive excellence in Comms & Media strategy across UK & Ireland brands and categories; driving effectiveness and efficiency and setting a clear strategy brand plans support across the marketing teams.
What you’ll do:
- Lead how brands in the UK & Ireland business connect with consumers through different media channels from offline to online (Omnichannel Approach)
- Bring together the total picture across brands, categories and channels, liaising with internal eCOM, Shopper & Commercial teams
- Work closely with our agency partners, Carat, to deliver best-in-class plans, supported by strong CMM-based rationale
- Unlock media and digital capability within the wider marketing team through developing playbooks, tools and partnerships
- Integrate with strategic initiatives in MarTech, media and digital to fuel business growth and drive the digital transformation agenda.
- Support Marketing Mix Modeling projects for media ROI improvements across brands.
What you will need:
- Experience in local market, ideally in managing media strategy or comms planning (either with an agency or client-side) is required (guideline 5+ years)
- Cross-channel experience (Digital, TV, print, OOH, radio, etc.) with strong media fundamentals but knowledge in the digital space is the most important
- Excellent analytical and communication skills- ability to simplify and connect with people
- Strong collaborator and influencer
- Passionate about inspiring and driving change
- Organized and able to handle several projects concurrently
- Strong ability to learn new technologies and applications
- Deep knowledge of global digital platforms. Working knowledge of emerging platforms a plus
- Business acumen: ability to operate in a wider commercial environment with stakeholders of varying levels
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
- A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
- A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
- An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
- Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
- Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
- Employee discount on Heinz products!
Wellbeing
- Private medical cover & Digital GP
- Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
- Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
- Premium membership to Calm App
- A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
- 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.
Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.