Category Manager FTC 12 months

Kellogg; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova UK is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for a 12-month FTC at their Media City head office, offering hybrid working. This role involves leading Customer Category Management for key accounts and analyzing market trends to drive growth, making a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in FMCG within the UK.
• Background in Category Management or Buying.
• Proven track record of unlocking growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze category performance and market trends.
• Advise on assortment decisions aligned with growth strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Commercial acumen

Job description

Are you dynamic, a keen innovator, a trend setter, or a disruptive thinker? Then Kellanova UK is the place for you because at Kellanova, we focus on agility, growth, and innovation.

Our colleagues in the Category Management UK team are looking for a new Category Manager on a 12-month FTC. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Media City head office, offering flexibility to work where it suits you best.

As we invest in the future of food, we’ll rely on you to lead the Customer Category Management for the Waitrose & Iceland accounts. This role offers a real opportunity to make a significant impact within a global business.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Build trusted category relationships: Develop relationships with our customers through regular review meetings and identify growth opportunities using customer data and insights.
• Track category performance and market trends: Analyze category and assortment performance, as well as market trends, for reviews, presentations, and opportunity/risk assessments.
• Develop our customer assortment: Advise customers on range assortment and planogram decisions aligned with Kellanova’s growth strategies.
• Trade stories & category vision: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and revenue teams to build and present category and business plans to our customers.
• Build the assortment of the future: Support new assortment development by bringing market expertise to the category and marketing teams.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• At least 2 years’ experience in FMCG within the UK, with a background in Category Management, Key Account/National Account Management, or Buying.
• Strong analytical skills, independence, and excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Good commercial acumen with a proven track record of unlocking growth.
• A full driver’s license (preferred).

What’s Next

After applying, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, and it may take a few weeks to hear back via email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page for insights into our process and offerings.

If you need assistance during the application or hiring process, email [e-mail]. If you join us, you'll be rewarded for your contributions. Our benefits package supports you through all life events. Visit our benefits page for more details.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led company, unleashing our brands and passionate people. Our portfolio includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, and more.

Our culture of 'Best' encourages us to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and succeed together. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Mars plans to acquire Kellanova in a deal expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to approvals. Until then, the companies remain separate.

Learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com. Our hiring teams are happy to answer any questions if your application advances.

Let’s shape the future of snacking together.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to inclusive hiring and equal consideration for all applicants, regardless of background or characteristics. For more on our EDI efforts, visit our website here.