Head of Category Management - FTC 9 months

Kellanova

  • Salford
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
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.As a Senior Manager in Category this role is based in our Media City office with a hybrid working model, you’ll be at the forefront of driving category growth and building strategic partnerships. This is your opportunity to inspire customers, champion category vision, and lead a high-performing team that’s shaping the future of snacking.We’re looking for someone who can show our customers the way to grow, make our categories ones to back, and ensure Kellanova is the trusted partner to deliver results. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love turning insights into action, this could be your next big move.A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
  • 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 NextAfter 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.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 & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.Get to Know UsAt 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 , 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 .

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