**Job Description** _Are you ready to kick your_ _FMCG_ _career into gear? This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in_ _FMCG_ _, working with iconic brands and learning from some of the best in the industry in a fun, supportive_ _environment._ + Seeking business graduates ready to launch your career with iconic brands right here in NZ + Supportive and fun environment to learn and grow your career + Fantastic benefits and development opportunities **Who are we?** Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. We are a global business with a local team who are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch, Philadelphia, OREO, and Olina’s. At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re incredibly proud of our team – together we’re very good at what we do. We’re connected, collaborative and supportive. Your development and career are a priority, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired. Our world is fast-paced, but you’ll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with talented leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential. **The Opportunity** The Category Sales Executive role is a perfect entry into FMCG - one that will provide you with a breadth of experience that you’ll be able to leverage throughout your career. The Category team are responsible for translating marketing plans into the forecasts, promotions and activations that deliver the growth and revenue targets for both Mondelēz and our customers. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the business, from new product development through to working alongside our customer-facing teams to deliver industry-leading execution. In this role, you’ll support the team with segment and product analysis; sharing actionable insights to our Field/Sales team, you’ll work with cross functional teams on bringing new products to market; ensuring all elements of our go to market plan including SKU set up are accurate and on time, you’ll prepare and present to our Field Team on our upcoming plans for growth; bringing the plans to life in a fun and engaging way. **The ingredients you’ll bring** This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate with 1-2 years work experience who is motivated to build a career in FMCG. It would be advantageous if you have had experience in the FMCG industry, but this isn’t essential if you are able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, alongside the ability to communicate and connect well with others. Mondelēz is looking for outstanding individuals: our future leaders; people who combine the ability to learn with passion and curiosity. Your key strengths will include the ability to develop strong and effective relationships, your superior organisational skills, and your love for data and translating it into actionable insights. If you’re driven, enthusiastic and love working as part of a team in a fast, yet collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you! **Why Mondelez?** We believe in the importance of balancing work and life demands and offer the flexibility you need to achieve it. Yet connecting with colleagues in our engaging and fun environment definitely makes coming into the office worthwhile. We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa through our partnerships with Kindness Collective, Conservation Volunteers New Zealand, and The Halberg Foundation. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for these organisations or a charity that has meaning for you. **Benefits** When you join Mondelez you will enjoy an inclusive and diverse environment, with access to learning and personal development tools to help you grow. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary and an incentive linked to business performance with a payout up to 200%, market-leading superannuation, medical insurance, generous parental leave, life insurance, and access to free physio. We also have free onsite parking, and plenty of snacks of course! No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD. We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world. In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz. Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Type** Regular Category Planning & Activation Sales At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.