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. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
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, as well as good MS Office skills (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Word).
Get to Know Us
We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, 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
