Title:  Manager, Commercial Strategy

Advance your career as a Manager, Commercial Strategy supporting crackers brands like Cheez-It within the Salty Snacking Category. This hybrid position is based in Chicago, IL or Naperville, IL. Battle Creek, MI is also an option. In this exciting role, you will play a critical part in shaping our commercial vision and be at the forefront of driving breakthrough ideas, disruptive product/brand initiatives and market expansion.

Our team collaborates with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category Strategy, Revenue Growth Management, R&D, and Supply Chain. Together, we create a commercial strategy for crackers that excites customers and profitably grows sales and market share.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Customer Focus - Our customers and sales teams will rely on you to represent them and serve as their voice internally in the development of strategies, plans and execution. Your ongoing knowledge of customers and customer plans will allow you to create and implement best in class programs to drive results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – This role has significant partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain. You must be able to work with a group of diverse functions and ensure strong alignment towards common goals.
• Business Insights - You will proactively track, analyze and make strategic and tactical recommendations for the brands and category. It will be necessary for you to provide perspective and solutions to the teams based on learnings from both Kellanova and competitive data.
• Develop Programs and Promotions – Excel at partnering with team members, external agencies and outside vendors. Develop programs and promotions with marketing agencies and effectively manage timelines and budgets. Translate national marketing campaigns to customer-specific programs with key customers. Drive the development, management, and implementation of campaigns, promotions, and innovation to support business growth.
• Deliver Results – Deliver volume and profit results that contribute to achievement of overall financial objectives.
   

We’re Looking for Someone With
 

• Strong background in the areas of sales, commercial strategy, sales strategy and cross-functional project work. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks with various deadlines, specific time constraints and conflicting priorities. Must be able to effectively prioritize work within heavy workload periods.
• Some travel is required for this position.
• Strong organizational, presentation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Analytical skills with the ability to interpret Neilsen Data, Market Research and Sales planning systems.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with many people at various levels of the organization.

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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

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 include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, 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.