Category Executive

Kellanova; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacking company based in Salford seeks a Category Executive to join their team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role involves conducting category analysis and translating insights into actionable strategies, collaborating with marketing and commercial teams. Ideal candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid working schedule, providing flexibility while contributing to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate data into insights effectively.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in building compelling category recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct category analysis and develop insights.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities.
• Support buyers and account managers to execute category strategies.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

High level of attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building skills

Job description

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 our fantastic and vibrant Media City, Manchester head office (hybrid working schedule).

As 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 Kellanova, 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. We will want you to build trusts with your functions, working alone and together to ensure we are driving our business forward using the insights and data you find and work with.

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– Be the storyteller on relevant insights that drive our business performance & sharing this category narrative monthly across the business
• 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

We’re looking for Someone With

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate data into insight
• Capable of managing multiple tasks whilst meeting key deadlines
• High level of attention to detail, ability to sport errors or inconsistencies in a large database
• 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. 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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [e-mail].

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, 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.