If youre naturally curious, love turning data into compelling stories, and want to take your career up a notchthis is one to get excited about.
Were looking for a Category Management Lead to join us on a 12-month FTC, partnering with one of the UKs most influential and exciting retailers: Tesco. This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of one of our most strategic customer relationships, where your insights wont just inform decisionstheyll shape the future of the category.
Based in our vibrant Media City Manchester HQ, youll enjoy a flexible hybrid setup while working with some of the most iconic and loved brands on the marketthink Pringles and our powerhouse cereal portfolio including everyones favourite Cornflakes.
At Kellanova, we dont just manage categorieswe bring them to life. Youll play a pivotal role in translating data, shopper behaviour and consumer insight into compelling, retailer-ready stories that unlock growth. Its all about delivering the triple win for Kellanova, for Tesco, andmost importantlyfor our shoppers.
A Taste of What Youll Be Doing
1. Commercial EngagementBe the expert on your category area, working cross functionally with the RGM, marketing and commercial teams to bring insight and action on opportunities and risks that impact Kellanova and Category growth
2. Effective CommunicationBe the storyteller on relevant insights that drive our business performance & proactively drive the agenda internally and with the customer
3. Category Acumen - Category management responsibility & support for specific customers, support buyers and account managers by building compelling category recommendations & actions to grow category sales and then influencing them to execute range reviews in line with customer timings & objectives.
Were looking for Someone With
4. Excellent communication, presentation & influencing skills
5. Great relationship building skills to work effectively cross functionally
6. Proactive and Action orientated
7. History of delivering results
8. Focus on personal accountability
Whats 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 to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
If you join our team, youll 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 & 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 worlds 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.
Kellanovas Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the worlds 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.
Lets 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.