Title:  Strategy & Insights Manager

Are you a dynamic, curious and proactive person with a strategic mindset? Then this role within the Strategic Insights & Analytics team at Kellanova could be for you. We are looking for a  Strategic & Insights Manager for the Kellanova Cereal portfolio. This is a 12-month contract role based in our EUHQ Dublin office.

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 the Cereals lead team to ensure that insight sits at the heart of our plans. You will play a key role in the development of the Cereal’s strategic plans, the creative/comms development process as well as the planning and execution of innovation. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan- Contribute to the strategic planning process by leveraging data and insights from internal and external sources to Identify growth opportunities and challenges. 
• Recommend – Lead research projects (write clear research briefs, identify agency partners, and recommend methodologies) that will unlock upstream insights, enrich understanding or validate our plans. Analyse research findings, clearly articulate a recommendation and communicate to key stakeholders to inform the decision-making process. 
• Business Partner- Be a strong business partner to the Marketing Leads on the Cereal portfolio and work closely with their teams and adjacent teams responsible for this portfolio. Work with stakeholders across EU markets, especially local market insight managers, to ensure recommendations are aligned and cascaded effectively. 
• Input- Input into the creative development process by providing insights into the creative brief, feedback on creative development, recommendations on research approach and by ensuring research learnings are incorporated into the process. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Strong experience in research, insights strategy, planning, or a strategic marketing role with a passion for insights and human understanding with a proven ability to develop winning strategies. 
• Ability to connect the dots across multiple and varied data sources and distil the data and information into actionable and meaningful insights. 
• Strong business partnership skills with an ability to collaborate and work effectively with a wide network of people. 

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.