Kellanova
Manager, Trade & 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.
A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing
Implement trade strategy and plans across all AFH channels, ensuring customer contracts and initiatives align with channel objectives, profitability, organization, and execution.
Provide guidance and direction to the sales team to ensure trade dollars drive performance and profitable growth in alignment with the strategic business plan.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Commercial Strategy, Sales Finance, Category Strategy, Revenue Growth Management) to execute trade pricing and promotion principles that are fiscally sound and support customer and channel growth plans.
We’re Looking for Someone With
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in Food Service or K‑12 markets, with an understanding of customer dynamics.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to build detailed reporting.
SAP, Tibersoft, and PowerBI experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict and adapt to an ever‑changing environment.
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 e‑mail or phone. Visit our
How We Hire
page for insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 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 Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Get to Know Us Kellanova is 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 includes Pringles, Cheez‑It, Pop‑Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Kellanova’s Culture of Best brings our best to everything we do. We celebrate boldness, empower people to challenge the status quo, and win together. We prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion to build a culture of belonging. We are excited about the future of snacking and the acquisition by Mars is part of that future.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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 .
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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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.
A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing
Implement trade strategy and plans across all AFH channels, ensuring customer contracts and initiatives align with channel objectives, profitability, organization, and execution.
Provide guidance and direction to the sales team to ensure trade dollars drive performance and profitable growth in alignment with the strategic business plan.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Commercial Strategy, Sales Finance, Category Strategy, Revenue Growth Management) to execute trade pricing and promotion principles that are fiscally sound and support customer and channel growth plans.
We’re Looking for Someone With
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in Food Service or K‑12 markets, with an understanding of customer dynamics.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to build detailed reporting.
SAP, Tibersoft, and PowerBI experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict and adapt to an ever‑changing environment.
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 e‑mail or phone. Visit our
How We Hire
page for insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 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 Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Get to Know Us Kellanova is 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 includes Pringles, Cheez‑It, Pop‑Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Kellanova’s Culture of Best brings our best to everything we do. We celebrate boldness, empower people to challenge the status quo, and win together. We prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion to build a culture of belonging. We are excited about the future of snacking and the acquisition by Mars is part of that future.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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 .
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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