Title:  Head of Sales Ireland - FTC 12 months

Looking for a vibrant workplace with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’re looking for a Head of Sales, Ireland on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to deliver the strategy through effective retail partnerships and executions.

You will play a key role in delivering business targets via effectively managing a team and senior customer relationships within the Irish market. You will be tasked to build a strong and sustainable relationship to ensure the profitable development of all Kellanova brands with a huge passion and hunger for developing the future commercial talent pipeline.

This is a hybrid role based out of our wonderful European Head Office, Dublin, and working from home or wherever best suits you.

Here’s A Taste of What You Will Be Doing 

• Managing KPIs: Deliver a best-in-class service to all stakeholders.
• Executing Customer Priorities: Execute defined customer priorities at a national level.
• Driving Team Motivation: Drive motivation and personal development of each team member.
• Achieving Annual Targets: Achieve annual targets on sales, customer level (NSV, trade spend, GP).
• Implementing Marketing Strategies: Implement Kellanova Marketing strategies and work closely with the RGM Team.

Your Recipe for Success

• Over 10 years in FMCG and Account Management
• Extensive knowledge of Irish trade environment and account management practices
• Excellent communication, presentation, and trade economic skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on approach
• Active industry network and solid relationships with top Irish retailers
• Results-oriented with focus on quarterly targets and strategic planning
• Proven team leadership and management expertise
• Strong academic credentials and fluency in English

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 European.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 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.