Category Executive

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & superannuation

Onsite parking

Free confectionery

Free physiotherapy

Job summary

Mondelēz New Zealand is offering a 4-month fixed-term Category Executive position as an entry path into FMCG. You will help translate marketing plans into forecasts, promotions and activations, working across cross-functional teams to drive growth for Mondelēz and our customers.

The role is designed for graduates with 1–2 years of experience who show strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, plus the ability to communicate and connect with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 1–2 years' work experience is ideal.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing plans into forecasts, promotions and activations.
• Collaborate with customer-facing teams to deliver execution from product development to go-to-market.
• Provide segment and product analysis and share actionable insights with Field/Sales.
• Prepare and present growth plans to Field Team and bring plans to life in an engaging way.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. Our team are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch, Philadelphia, OREO, and Olina's.

At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of our team – together we're very good at what we do, because we're connected, collaborative and supportive.

Your development and career are a priority, and you'll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired. Our world is fast-paced, but you'll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential.

We believe in the importance of balancing work and life demands and offer the flexibility you need to achieve it. Yet connecting with colleagues in our engaging and fun environment definitely makes coming into the office worthwhile.

We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa, which we bring to life through support for local initiatives and organisations such as The Kindness Collective. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for a charity that has meaning for you.

The Opportunity

The Category Executive role is a perfect entry into FMCG - one that will provide you with a breadth of experience that you'll be able to leverage throughout your career.

The Category team are responsible for translating marketing plans into the forecasts, promotions and activations that deliver the growth and revenue targets for both Mondelēz and our customers. You'll be involved in all aspects of the business, from new product development through to working alongside our customer-facing teams to deliver industry-leading execution.

In this role, you'll support the team with segment and product analysis; sharing actionable insights to our Field/Sales team, you'll work with cross functional teams on bringing new products to market; ensuring all elements of our go to market plan including SKU set up are accurate and on time, you'll prepare and present to our Field Team on our upcoming growth plans; bringing the plans to life in a fun and engaging way.

Note – this role is a 4-month fixed-term contract.

The ingredients you'll bring This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate with 1-2 years' work experience who is motivated to build a career in FMCG. It would be advantageous if you have had experience in the FMCG industry, but this isn't essential if you are able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, alongside the ability to communicate and connect well with others.

Mondelēz is looking for outstanding individuals: our future leaders; people who combine the ability to learn with passion and curiosity. Your key strengths will include the ability to develop strong and effective relationships, your superior organisational skills, and your love for data and translating it into actionable insights.

When you join Mondelez you will enjoy an inclusive and diverse environment, with access to learning platforms and personal development tools to help you grow.

• You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, market-leading superannuation, and access to free physio.
• We also have plenty of onsite parking, and free confectionery of course!

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.