Title:  Junior Market Activation Manager (fixed-term contract)

If driving changes and creating an impact from Day 1 sounds appetizing, this role may be for you! As an Junior Market Activation Manager, you’ll be responsible for executing the yearly brand plan on cereal with excellence, with a strong focus on omnichannel shopper marketing plans and reviewing its effectiveness.

Your role will be based in our newly opened Warsaw office, and it will give you the opportunity to cover international markets (Nordics & CEE markets) for a 12-month contract, while enjoying a hybrid way of working. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Brand Activation Plans –Work with Local Sales & RGM Teams, Central Category Business Unit and marketing agencies to create and coordinate strong brand activation plans execution.
• POS Assets Availability – Managing the end-to-end POS materials process: making sure the required POS materials are available for markets to execute in store, coordinating forecasting and distribution.
• Business & Market performance analysis - accountable for data analysis & recommendation of key learnings applicable to strengthen marketing plans for assigned brand/markets.
• Collaborative Sales Efforts – Work collaboratively with sales teams and customers to land New Product Development and maximize the support for our brands.
• BTL Budget Management – Manage PO/GR activities related to the BTL budget, review investments and ROI to drive continuous improvement.
• Other tasks related to brand & shopper marketing (website updates, trade samples ordering, e-commerce support, local events coordination etc).

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Passion about brands, committed to bring them to life in stores, with working experience in brand marketing/shopper marketing in FMCG sector.
• An analytical approach and a strategic mindset, having knowledge of Nielsen Discovery and/or other analytical tools.
• The ability to identify future opportunities, make choices and work with broader teams to influence strong marketing plans.
• Business understanding and financial acumen with a focus on results.
• Experience in working in complex business environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to connect and inspire multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in business 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 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.

The best brands. The best people. The best 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.