Job DescriptionWe have an outstanding learning opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Sales at Kraft Heinz based in Belgium.Become a part of a close intern community as well as an upbeat and daring work environment. As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your ideas and of your own career. We are a company that appreciates ownership and meritocracy. Meaning that besides from your daily tasks, you are encouraged to speak up and generate new insights. We appreciate a new perspective. We dare to be better!Our team consists of creative problem solvers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we have several volunteering projects such as helping to 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, redefining the food industry with daring 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!The sales team deals with our most important retailers, taking care of business plans and developments. Their data is crucial to the rest of the company, and they implement strategies that are vital for KraftHeinz. They identify key strategies, build business plans, hold standings for their business unit and have regular sessions across different functions in the company.We provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?The Positions:Every internship we have offers outstanding opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership and attend tailored trainings. As an intern you will take ownership of projects, work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges and will have to constantly connect with senior leaders.Depending on your profile, your experience and interests, you will be supporting one of the following teams within Sales:
Foodservice
Retail Sales
Responsibilities and Tasks throughout the various roles can include:Foodservice Sales
Supporting the account managers with different tasks: day-to-day administrative tasks, direct customer contact and big projects guided by an account manager.
Conducting various data analyses using sales data from important retail partners to determine potential opportunities for the National Accounts team.
Supporting key account managers in collecting and analyzing information regarding our propositions in the foodservice market.
Building business cases and strategic plans for existing customers.
Assess previous sales strategies and provide input for improvement in the future.
Retail Sales
Actively support the key account managers to run our business in Belgian retail: day-to-day administrative tasks and direct customer contact. You will also participate in big projects guided alongside an account manager.
Track and analyze market evolutions on all categories in which Kraft Heinz operates
Participate in updating and analysis of monthly retail dashboards
contribute to internal presentations on projects to develop and grow our business
Actively come up with the execution of marketing plans into shop floor activation in collaboration with Sales-, Marketing- and Category teams
Support Field activations together with field lead to optimize activities in shops
Conduct various data analyses using sales data from different companies in order to identify potential opportunities for the National Accounts team.
Building business cases and strategic plans for existing customers.
Evaluating previous sales strategies and provide input for improvement in the future.
Qualifications:Job requirements
You are enrolled at a European university during at least 50% of the duration of the internship.
You are nearing the end of your bachelor's degree or pursuing your master’s degree.
You have very good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. Dutch and/or French language are a plus.
Good knowledge of MS office, especially Excel.
NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you are an EU citizen, or you are studying in the Netherlands or Belgium).
Professional Attributes
Strong affinity: You have a strong affinity with marketing and/or data analytics looking to be trained in real business life conditions.
Communication Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to take care of all kinds of different stakeholders.
Confident: You’re a go getter, you’re not easily thrown off your game, not even when you get resistance.
Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple. This will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions when taking care of complex challenges.
Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm: You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
Recruitment process:
CV selection based on eligibility requirements
Online Pymetrics assessment
Online Pymetrics video interview
Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
Online Hiring manager interview
Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in totalKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.What we offer you:Program start date: August 2024Duration: 6 monthsAllowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expensesLocation: Antwerp, BelgiumHybrid Policy: Kraft Heinz has recently transitioned to a hybrid way of working, which means that we work 60% of the week in the office and have the right to work 40% from home.Contact:For any questions regarding these positions or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact:Location(s) Antwerpen - BerchemKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
