Title:  Strategy & Insights Assistant Executive - Salty Snacks

Are you a curious, dynamic, organised, proactive person with a strategic mindset? Then this role within the Strategy & Insights team at Kellanova could be for you. We are looking for a new Strategy & Insights Executive Assistant for the Snacks portfolio in our Dublin offices. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based I our EUHQ in Dublin

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

In this role as part of the S&I team, you will support a wide variety of consumer research projects. You will need to work closely with the portfolio team and play a key role in the creative development process, the planning and execution of innovation, as well as working cross-functionally throughout the portfolio’s strategic planning cycle.

A Taste of What You’ll be Doing

• Project management: A range of research projects from idea development qual, concept & product quant testing, pack design, creative development research, equity tracking and much more while also lead on research projects (write clear research briefs, identify agency partners, and recommend methodologies) that will unlock insights, enrich understanding or validate our plans.
• Trends: Consider trends and future possibilities and scenarios that may affect the team/organisation when making decisions.
• Ensure: Confirm robust processes and company protocols for research are adhered and ensure the right governance is in place to drive consistency in our research approach.
• Identify: Recognize which efforts will have the greatest strategic impact on the organisation and balance those strategic concerns with day-to-day activities.
• Analysis: Analyse research findings, clearly articulate a recommendation and communicate to key stakeholders to inform the decision-making process.
• Collaborate: Work with stakeholders EU markets, especially local market insight managers, to ensure recommendations are cascaded effectively.

 We’re Looking For Someone With

• Passion & curiosity for insights and human understanding with the ability to connect the dots across multiple and varied data sources and distil the data and information into actionable and meaningful insights.
• Experience of research/analysis/data comprehension. Ideally a minimum 2 years’ experience in research, data insights or planning roles.
• Strong drive to achieve meaningful results and determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks as well as strong business partnership skills with an ability to collaborate and work effectively with a wide network of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allows you to identify the key messages and tell a compelling story that can impact the business and influence key stakeholders.

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.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

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.