At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 118 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.
Come join our team as an Account Executive at WK Kellogg Co. supporting our Cereal Business. You will use your stellar sales and planning experience to manage key relationships. Uncovering unique opportunities, you will deliver incremental volume with the identified customers. We are looking for top talent to support our Central, US/Midwest Area who resides in close proximity of a major airport to allow for seamless travel to customers. On our team, we focus on close collaboration – both with each other and our customers. With an owner's mindset, you will directly call on customers HQ buyers and work with the field sales team to deliver market-leading customer plans and growth strategies, while managing trade dollars within assigned budgets, to execute customer-specific trade plans.
Aim for excellence every day as you help us bring better days to more people, in more places. At WK Kellogg Company, our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We’re looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking and a passion for precision. Join us and take your career to the next level.
HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Making Strategic Decisions – You will consider immediate and long-term implications, benefits, costs, and risks associated with alternatives to create, implement, and monitor the success of a business plan. Your meticulous approach will drive us toward the future with confidence!
- Leading Sales Efforts – Promote a customer-centered culture that strives to exceed customer needs, requirements, and expectations. We're hoping you can take a new angle on what otherwise might be ordinary.
- Ensuring Accuracy – Help us bring the best to families each day. You'll reinforce our passion for the future with the practical steps to get there. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity and timeliness of operating budgets. With an eye for all the details, you’ll maintain the records and reports necessary to comply with company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes.
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
- Significant related sales experience.
- Experience calling on buyers and category managers at the headquarters level.
- Ability to develop, present and execute customer plans.
- Ability to understand market dynamics, forecast results, and analyze and interpret data.
- Understanding of trade, retail operation and negotiation skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills along with a track record of sales success
- Motor vehicle history with two or less moving violations within the last 36 months
- Significant analytical skills.
- Up to 25% travel.
Bonus Points:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience calling on buyers and category managers at the headquarters level.
- Experience managing trade dollars within assigned budgets.
Salary Range: $89,710.00 - $112,140
Annual Bonus Percentage Target: 16%
At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include:
• Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
• Savings and Investments contributions and match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.
ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO.
At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional, and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@wkkellogg.com.
THE FINER PRINT
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.
Let’s create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
