Category Director Snacks

Join our winning organization and passionate people!

Orkla Snacks is one of the leading branded consumer goods companies in the Nordics and Baltics, with a strong portfolio of beloved local and regional brands. We are now strengthening our Central Commercial function and are looking for a Category Director Snacks to drive category growth across markets.

The role

We are looking for a Category Director Snacks to drive category growth across markets. You will own the category agenda, define strategic direction, and ensure we unlock system value across business units.

You will set the strategic direction for profitable category growth across Orkla Snacks, identifying and prioritising the highest-value opportunities across markets. With a cross-market balcony view, you will unlock synergies and scale, bring category expertise to all BUs, and support strong execution of our commercial positions

What you will deliver

• Aligned category strategies and frameworks across markets
• A shared view on category performance and growth opportunities
• Insight-driven recommendations based on data and Business Unit dialogue
• Best-practice guidance and cross-market initiatives
• Playbooks and tools to support implementation of best practice across markets

Who you are

• A commercial leader with strong experience in category management, marketing, or business development
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies across markets
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with data, insights, and performance tracking
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration in a matrix organization
• A clear communicator who can align stakeholders across functions and geographies
• Comfortable operating in an international environment

What we offer

• A central role in shaping the future of Orkla Snacks categories
• A dynamic and international environment across the Nordics and Baltics
• High level of responsibility and strong exposure to top management
• Opportunity to work with some of the region's most well-known brands

Why join Orkla Snacks?

At Orkla Snacks, we combine local strength with the power of a shared system. We believe in collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and building strong brands that create value across markets.

Deadline: 23rd June 2026

Orkla Snacks is a market leader within confectionery, biscuits and snacks in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Our portfolio consists of strong, local heritage brands that have been part of consumers life through generations, such as Smash!, BUBS, Nidar, OLW, KiMs, Panda, Sætre, Laima, Selga, Taffel, and Kalev. We care about our brands, our customers, and consumers, and have high ethical standards throughout our business and supply chain. Our products are produced to provide the best quality and taste. In June 2025, it was announced that we are on the list TIME100 Most Influential Companies. At Orkla Snacks, we are a community of more than 3,000 passionate employees in seven markets. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and employee development creates a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our purpose is: We bring joy to life's may moments. Discover diverse career opportunities that span across countries and specialist areas. As a company we have an aspiration of being the #1 snacking choice for Nordic and Baltic consumers. We strongly believe in achieving this by winning together with local, sustainable brands and fostering a community of passionate people. Join us on our journey towards snacking excellence!