At Kellanova, we’re passionate about creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. We are looking to recruit a Head of Category Management within the Category Team on a 9-month fixed term contract.
Responsibilities
* Champion Category Vision : You’ll bring our category strategy to life with customers, translating insights into compelling plans that drive growth and shelf impact.
* Elevate Strategic Partnerships : Build and deepen relationships with key customers by delivering a broader perspective rooted in shopper and consumer insights. You’ll be the go-to expert who helps them see what’s possible.
* Lead and Inspire : Manage and mentor a talented team of category managers, fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership, and growth. You’ll be a role model for our “Make it Happen” mindset.
* Drive Insight-Led Decisions : Use data to uncover opportunities and shape category narratives that resonate. Your ability to connect the dots will influence everything from assortment to activation.
* Collaborate Across Functions : Work closely with sales, marketing, and insights teams to ensure alignment and execution of category plans that deliver measurable results.
We’re Looking for Someone With
* Holistic understanding of our business and our customers (consumers, shoppers, communications, performance drivers – financial, operations)
* Tenacious and driven to build relationships with relevant stakeholders
* Experience as an inspiring team leader
* Proven experience in category management, commercial strategy, or shopper insights within FMCG or retail
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.
Compensation and Benefits
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 and 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.
About the Corporate Change
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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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