Senior Category Manager
Kinisla
Senior Category Manager
Kinisla
Makes dairy foods and nutritional ingredients
Kinisla · Naas, Ireland · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-18
Workplace: on_site
Department: Marketing
About the role
To support our growth ambitions, a new Senior Category Manager role has been created within the Category Team in IOI.
The purpose of this role is to drive thought leadership and unlock opportunities for growth within the Categories we operate in, both externally in the Irish Grocery Retail trade, internally in cross functional teams and with key stakeholders in the business.
The role will involve day-to-day management of our Key Strategic Customers. You will build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships from a Category perspective for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Championing the Consumer and Shopper, leveraging strategic thinking and demonstrating actionable insights are at the heart of the role this will include development & execution of leading Category Visions & Strategy with a disproportionate winning share for Kinisla.
What will I be doing?
What do I need to be successful?
What will I get in return?
At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.
We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.
We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
We also offer:
About Kinisla:
Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.
Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
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In Kinisla we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kinisla terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kinisla Hiring Managers.
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Kinisla makes dairy ingredients and packaged foods for food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators. It processes milk from Irish family farms into cheese, butter, milk powders and proteins used in everyday foods and specialist nutrition. Its consumer business sells brands including Dairygold, Charleville and Strings & Things, alongside dairy products made for retailers' own labels. The company combines milk collection and processing with product development and sells ingredients to other businesses and finished foods through consumer and foodservice channels. Kinisla traces its operating roots to 1972 and is headquartered in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.
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