Key account executive

As a Key Account Executive at Kellanova, you’ll leverage your sales expertise to collaborate with key decision-makers and drive results. Working as part of the Central Region Team, you’ll develop strategic solutions based on consumer insights, support account growth, and expand your professional network.

The role is remote with up to 40% travel, and includes eligibility for the Kellanova Auto Reimbursement program for those driving 5,000+ business miles annually.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing:
Account Development – Develop an annual customer plan, across categories, that sets objectives to support our full portfolio of brands through merchandising, promotions, pricing, new & seasonal product launches, Omnichannel programs, and community-led initiatives.

Customer Collaboration – Win with our customers by becoming a strategic business partner. Your superior business knowledge will be a resource to our partners as you work to deliver exceptional results.

Strategic Partnerships – Create partnerships to collaborate with the customer's key division decision makers as well as internal cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and develop ideas that deliver results.

Analytics – Knowing your business will be imperative in driving profitable sales growth. Performing pre- and post-promotion analysis, measuring performance and execution, leveraging insights, and revising future plans as necessary will be key to your success.

Budget Management – Responsible for managing trade dollars within your assigned retailer(s) to drive profitability and deliver customer-specific trade and promotion plans.

We’re Looking for Someone With:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Previous account sales management experience preferred
Ability to develop, present, and execute customer plans with a focus on customer communication and account penetration
Ability to understand market dynamics, forecast results, and analyze and interpret data (i.e. Nielsen / IRI)
Strong understanding of trade strategy, retail operations, negotiation skills and financial acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
This is a driving role which requires the use of a vehicle. To meet the requirements of the role, you must possess a valid driver’s license and your driving record must be clear of any combination of violations or one-time significant events occurring in a personal or company vehicle within the previous 36 months

Compensation Insights:
The annual salary range is $114,400-$150,150 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 September 13, 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.

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 [email protected] .

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.

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, Rice Krispies Treats, Eggo, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, 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 towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at , 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