Sr. Brand Growth Manager - Foodservice & Alternative Channels

WK Kellogg Co; Battle Creek (MI); Híbrido; USD 145.000 - 182.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

Savings and Investment Plan with Match

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Life Insurance, AD&D and STD/LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Descripción de la vacante

WK Kellogg Co. is seeking a Senior Brand Growth Manager for the Away from Home sales team, focusing on Vending and Custom/Ingredient channels while influencing the entire Foodservice business.

You will analyze data, identify insights, and drive growth strategies across brand and market levels. This onsite/hybrid role requires up to 35% travel and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure profitable growth and brand relevance.

Formación

• Experience in Foodservice/Away From Home or related sales channels.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking with multiple support functions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong presentation, communication, time management and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead commercialization strategy for underdeveloped channels (Military, Vending, Airlines, Custom Products, Ingredient Sales).
• Provide strategic leadership to broker partners to drive growth and market penetration.
• Understand P&L and direct trade spend for profitable growth.
• Identify high-potential restaurant segments and align with market trends.
• Develop trend-forward menu strategy to drive customer demand.
• Collaborate with agency partners to create integrated selling concepts.
• Support National Account microsite initiatives and align with objectives.
• Streamline quality and compliance processes for customer requests.
• Leverage data from multiple sources to tell the story.
• Frequent in-person engagement at HQ to drive customer needs.

Conocimientos

Foodservice

Away From Home

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Time management

Presentation skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Job Overview

Advance your career as a Senior Brand Growth Manager supporting our Away from Home business. Here at WK Kellogg we care about and celebrate your success. In this exciting role you will use your analytical skills to provide comprehensive analysis to support the growth of our brands. You will identify insights, issues, and opportunities at brand and market level - all while building your expertise and network.

At WK Kellogg we are passionate about our brands, business and our outstanding food. Are you ready to leave your footprint (Or as Tony would say paw print) with an industry leader?

This role is Onsite/Hybrid and requires a flexible work schedule and the ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Brand Growth Manager for the Away from Home sales team, your primary responsibilities will focus on the Vending and Custom/Ingredient channels, but your influence will span across the total Foodservice business as a key contributor to the sales linkage and approach in the Commercial Restaurant segment. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the commercialization strategy for underdeveloped channels, including Military, Vending, Airlines, Custom Products, and Ingredient Sales.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to broker partners to accelerate growth and market penetration within these channels.
• Understand P&L of each channel and direct trade spend for profitable growth.
• Identify and prioritize high‑potential commercial restaurant segments for each brand, aligning opportunities with market trends and customer needs.
• Develop a trend‑forward commercial restaurant menu strategy that enhances brand relevance and drives customer demand.
• Collaborate with agency partners and complementary manufacturers to create integrated selling concepts that improve efficiency and effectiveness across the Agency Sales Team.
• Support National Account customer microsite initiatives, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and brand strategies.
• Streamline customer quality and compliance processes by developing efficient approaches to managing quality requests, inquiries, and ongoing customer requirements.
• Leverage data from multiple sources to draw insights and tell the story.
• Frequent in‑person engagement at HQ to drive customer needs through cross functional partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in Foodservice, Away From Home, or alternative sales channels
• Ability to apply an analytical thought process while working with multiple support functions
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle multiple project assignments in a timely manner
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in conditions that may include multiple priorities and specific time constraints
• Excellent presentation, communication, time management and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working within Syndicated Data Sources

Salary Range

$145,200-$181,500

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision‑making.

About Wk Kellogg Co

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

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THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co 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 US Applicants

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment