Title:  Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy - Omnichannel

Advance your career as a Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy - Omnichannel leading across platform plans. We have two positions open, one in the salty snacking category (Pringles, Cheez-It and Club crackers) and one in the sweet snacking category (Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies Treats). Both hybrid roles can be based in Chicago, IL or Battle Creek, MI, with additional locations considered. In these exciting roles, you will play a critical part in developing key plans to execute across both digital and physical channels.

Our team works with cross-functional partners, including omni sales, marketing, finance, category strategy, revenue growth management, R&D and supply chain. You’ll work to create a commercial strategy for our ecommerce platform that gets customers excited and grows sales & share.  This is a fast-growing space to reach consumers, engaging them through our ecommerce strategy with a focus on providing a unique and fun experience.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Customer Focus Across Channels - Represent our customers and field sales, serving as their voice in the development of omnichannel strategies, plans, and execution. You will take the lead to work with our key ecommerce customers to develop the appropriate assortment and marketing plans.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with our omni sales leads and center of excellence, serving as the primary point of contact to deliver plans for promotions, digital coupons, and in-store custom executions. You will also work closely with marketing, finance, supply chain, and research & development. This individual must be able to work with a group of diverse functions and ensure they are all working towards the same initiatives.

• Project Management – Execute, monitor, and drive visibility to Product Work Requests (PWR) frequently, ensuring the successful execution of projects. Ability to deliver projects and inputs accurately and on time will be critical to the success of this role. 

• Business Insights - Proactively track, analyze, and make strategic and tactical recommendations for category innovation execution. Provide perspective and solutions to the teams based on learnings from both Kellanova and competitive innovation.

We’re Looking for Someone With
 

• Strong background in the areas of commercial strategy, sales strategy, field sales and cross-functional project work. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Proven success in building plans to execute across digital and physical channels to provide a consistent experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines, specific time constraints, and conflicting priorities. Must be able to prioritize projects within heavy workload periods.
• Frequent travel is a requirement of this position.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret Neilson data and market research.
• 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.