We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager (12 months FTC - maternity cover) within our Innovation & Initiatives Team to help us intentionally grow our cereal business in Europe; by shaping the future of the Kellanova’s Cereal portfolio.
Joining us at Kellanova means joining a team dedicated to creating impactful brand experiences and driving sustainable growth in the European cereal market. Your creativity, strategic thinking, and passion for marketing will help shape the future of our beloved cereal brands. This role is based in our European Headquarters in Dublin, where you will enjoy a hybrid working style.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
This role leads the development and execution of the 3 year Initiatives pipeline on our Adult portfolio. In more detail, some of the key accountabilities will include:
- 3 Year Adult Masterplan: Help shape the future innovation across our Kellogg’s Masterbrand and leading sub brands – Extra, Crunchy Nut & Special K. Working with End to End teams and market teams to identify priorities, develop ideas and to execute opportunities through the stage gate process – in order to meet our strategic objectives on our adult brands.
- Lead the KIMM Process – act as category owner of the Kellanova Integrated Margin Management process, pulling End to End teams together with the aim of delivering our savings targets, and to report on progress to leadership
- Tracking of our Launched Initiatives – work with our Finance and Business Analytics Teams to provide best in class tracking of the first 12 months in market of our Innovation launches, and recommend adjustments to the plan as appropriate
- Market Engagement – lead key forums for engaging with the markets on the Adult Pipeline – Brand Connect, EIM, Market Activation Charter Meetings, KTM
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the end-to-end team will be a critical skill across all elements of this role
- People Leadership: This role has one direct report, and so a key requirement will be to coach and develop that individual for them to work towards their career goals, while managing to ensure that all business requirements are met.
We’re Looking for Someone With:
- Experience working within the FMCG industry in roles that required cross-functional and international exposure, portfolio management and/or strategy development, and local market capacity is advantageous.
- Passion for marketing and specifically innovation; excellent influencing, collaboration, communication and project management skills.
- Capacity to adapt quickly to change and prioritize key tasks. Previous experience working in a European environment is preferred.
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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
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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 & 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.
