Title:  Brand Activation Executive

Brand Activation Executive (Secondment 12 months)

Located in our vibrant head office in Media City, Manchester, this hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to join a large, dynamic team with diverse marketing skills and experiences.

As a Brand Activation Executive, you will support with the activation of compelling brand plans, support on commercial innovation projects, and help manage in-store activations. Reporting directly to the Senior Brand Activation Manager, you will own projects from day one, ensuring no two days are the same.

This role involves working with world-famous and iconic food brands, supporting the in-store execution of marketing across major retailers from all channels. You will build relationships with Kellanova stakeholders, marketing agencies, third-party suppliers, and logistics companies.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Brand: Supporting the activation team to execute the brand masterplan, whilst identifying opportunities to locally amplify and lead on certain campaigns and projects where appropriate and relevant.
• Working in Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with central marketing, supply, sales, and nutrition teams.
• Building Relationships: Foster strong connections with retailers, marketing agencies, and brand partners.
• Managing Artwork Briefs and Bookings: Handle the briefing, development and management of in-store activation materials.
• Tracking and Analysis: Monitor and analyze brand performance and activation initiatives.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Some professional experience in marketing or project management.
• A passion for marketing, FMCG, or foods.
• Team player with an owner's mindset - highly accountable.
• Ability to showcase multitasking, time planning, and successful delivery of activities.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Good MS Office skills (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Word).

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.