If you’re naturally curious, have a flair for numbers and are looking for your next challenge, come join us as a Category Executive on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Media City, Manchester (hybrid working schedule).  

 

A key member of the category team with the ability to translate category performance drivers, consumer insight and shopper trends into retailer and shopper occasion category stories, to allow us to deliver the triple win for Kellogg, retailers and the Customer.

 

In this Category Executive role you will be responsible for category analysis, insight development and delivery and owning customer category opportunities through the full category management process.

 

 A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

 

Commercial Engagement – Be the expert on your category area, working cross functionally with the RGM, marketing and commercial teams to highlight opportunities and risks that impact Kellanova and Category growth. Effective Communication – Owning Category and in market reporting to identify relevant insights that drive our business performance & sharing this category narrative monthly across the business Category Acumen - Category management responsibility & support for specific customers, supporting buyers and account managers by building compelling category recommendations & actions to grow category sales, and then influencing to execute range reviews in line with customer timings & objectives. Commercial Mix management - Manage our product portfolio with customers through our Look of success to drive category sales and manage our mix.  Deliver perfect store for the shopper through merchandising principles across all formats and environments to drive ease of shop

 

 We’re looking for Someone With

 

Curiosity, passion and ownership for growing the category through winning with Kellanova Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate data into insight and good prioritisation Excellent communication, presentation & influencing skills Great relationship building skills to work effectively cross functionally

 

What’s Next  

 

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.Recruitment@kellanova.com.

 

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

 

Get to Know Us

 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

 

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

 

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

 

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

 

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

 

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.