Manager, Trade and Bid

Manager, Trade and Bid

Kellanova's Away From Home (AFH) business unit is seeking a Manager, Trade & Bid to lead our K-12 Trade Planning and Bid Team. You will join a high-performing, collaborative team and play a crucial role in driving organizational growth. This hybrid position is based in Naperville, IL.

As a key member of the Away From Home Team, you will execute trade strategies for the K-12 business, drive profitable growth, and implement efficiency plans to achieve our business objectives. You will also collaborate seamlessly with internal and external customers, driving strategic and sustainable growth alongside cross-functional teams within the AFH division. This role has shared responsibilities overseeing the K-12 Bid Process and the Bid Team members.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Trade Planning Implement and communicate trade strategy and plans across all AFH channels. Ensure customer contracts and initiatives align with AFH channel objectives, are profitable, well-organized, and properly executed.
• Sales Partnership Provide guidance and direction to the sales team to ensure trade dollars drive performance and profitable growth in alignment with the strategic business plan. Interact with Sales Leadership to ensure cohesiveness.
• Drive Engagement Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Commercial Strategy, Sales Finance, Category Strategy, Revenue Growth Management), to execute trade pricing and promotion principles ensuring programs are fiscally sound and support customer and channel growth plans.

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Compensation

The annual salary range is $108,800 - $130,000, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What's Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 16, 2025. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

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.