Category Management Lead - Top 4 Retailer

Kellogg; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled candidate for a commercial engagement role. The position requires expertise in category management, effective communication, and the ability to build strong relationships across functions. Ideal candidates are proactive, results-driven, and accountable. A supportive work environment focused on equity and diversity is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Be the expert on the category area, working cross functionally.
• Drive the agenda internally and with the customer.
• Provide category management support for specific customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Action oriented

Results-oriented

Personal accountability

Job description

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 bring insight and action on opportunities and risks that impact Kellanova and Category growth
• Effective Communication – Be the storyteller on relevant insights that drive our business performance and proactively drive the agenda internally and with the customer
• Category Acumen – Category management responsibility and support for specific customers, support buyers and account managers by building compelling category recommendations and actions to grow category sales and then influencing them to execute range reviews in line with customer timings and objectives.

We’re looking for Someone With

• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Great relationship building skills to work effectively cross functionally
• Proactive and action oriented
• History of delivering results
• Focus on personal accountability

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take 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 [e-mail].

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.

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.