Category Manager

We are proud to represent Kellogg's. With iconic brands that have been part of the lives of generations, we're excited to be part of creating better days for people and communities around the world._

We are a global powerhouse in cereals and snacks and we make some of Australia's favourite foods. Our iconic brands include Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops, LCMs, KTime and Pringles. We continue to innovate and stay close to our customers to remain on top of the game

As Category Manager, Wholesome Snacks and Salty Snacks you're responsible for developing the Snack category and customer strategy for the Australian business, whilst also being accountable for the creation, delivery, and execution of the 5P's across customers and channels. Given the scale of the Wholesome Snacks and Salty Snacks aisles and our presence within it, this is an opportunity that will elevate your career. Our retailers are keen to partner with us to drive growth in the categories and this role plays a key part in that thought and strategic leadership.

The role encompasses long term strategic focus along with the day-to-day of a commercial category role and the development of two direct reports.

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Key responsibilities include:_**
- Generate channel, category, and shopper insights in order to create a strategy that drives the activities required for growth in our Wholesome Snacks and Salty Snacks business
- Aligning our Customer and Kellogg category visions, growth drivers, strategies to win, objectives and success metrics (volume, $, share and profit)
- Creating a rolling 18-month category strategy and plan, utilising shopper, category and consumer insights
- Managing and recommending range and space in store by leading the range review process across all portfolios.
- Leading the range reviews and planning day in partnership with the National Business Manager and relevant stakeholders, externalising strategic direction on range reviews and planning days
- Management of Category-related strategic projects
- Lead commercial innovation
- Lead and develop two direct reports

This is a pivotal and high-profile role in our business. To get the balance right, we're looking for a highly Commercial Category Manager from the FMCG industry, someone who has a background in Sales and understands the mechanics behind price, but also extensive experience within Category, thinking strategically and driving category thought leadership to realise future growth ambitions. Your communication and presentation skills will be second to none with the ability to present cases persuasively. Someone who can build and sustain strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure we're creating win/win outcomes.

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Benefits, culture & company:_**
We're a company that makes great food and we hire great people
Since first establishing in Australia in 1924, we have grown as an organisation and whilst our range of products has expanded our over-arching goal is still the same, to nourish with our foods.
Our K values (integrity & respect, accountability, passion, simplicity, success and humility and hunger) shape our Kellogg culture and guide the way the business is run.
We offer our employees competitive salaries including performance related bonuses and incentives, free on-site car parking, a focus on work/life balance and we enjoy half day Fridays As an individual you can grow and develop your career with the support of your Manager and development programs. The benefit of a global organization is you can take your career off-shore.
Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to provide an inclusive work environment involving everyone and embracing the diverse talent of its people.