Title:  Senior Manager European Strategy & Insights - Cereal

Are you a strategic, insight-driven, people-focused leader? Then this role within the Strategic Insights & Analytics team at Kellanova could be for you. We are looking for a new Senior Strategy & Insights Manager for the Kellanova Cereal portfolio. This role will be based in our Dublin office working in a hybrid manner on a 12-month contract.

The role of the Strategic Insights and Analytics team in Kellanova is to ensure that our plans are grounded in genuine human understanding. We generate data and information from multiple sources, connect the dots, and uncover the rich insights that support the growth ambitions of our business.  

In this role you will work hand in hand with our VP of Cereals and the Cereals leadership team to ensure that insight drives our growth objectives. You will lead the Cereal Strategy and Insights team’s contribution to strategy and masterplan development, the marketing activity development process and the planning and execution of innovation. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead- lead the Cereal Strategy and Insights team as line manager and act as lead POC for the wider Strategic Insights & Analytics team and represent the Strategic Insights & Analytics function on Kellanova’s Cereals leadership Team.
• Steer – Steer the Strategic Insights & Analytics team’s support for Strategic Planning, delivering Insights to Opportunities analysis and partnering with the Cereal team on Marketing Strategy and Masterplan development. 
• Drive- Drive a more consumer-centric approach to Front End Innovation through consumer segmentation and foresight and lead upstream consumer insight development around Category Barriers and Drivers, Brand Perceptions and Consumption Behaviour
• Enable- Enable more effective decision-making through consumer validation of innovation concepts, foods, packaging, creative and in-store activation. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Strong experience in research, insights strategy, planning, or a strategic marketing role. Client side experience is an advantage. 
• Passion for insights and human understanding with a proven ability to develop winning strategies. 
• Experience in managing people and developing talent.

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 to 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 include 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.