Category Manager

1 week ago

Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA Full time

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location:
Rhodes + Flexible working arrangements

12 month contract

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team.

Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

We currently have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in our business as a Category Manager within the Confectionery business primarily working on chocolate.

You will have the opportunity to work on much loved brands including KitKat, Milkybar, Aero, Smarties and many more.

The consistent growth of our brands is largely due to the innovation and expertise of our Sales, Marketing and Category teams, who ensure our market-leading products have a prime position on shelves across Australia.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

This role will have responsibility for Seasonal and Baking strategic category planning, channel identification, prioritisation and investment strategy as well as supporting initiatives across the broader Chocolate category.

Key Responsibilities include;

  • Identify priority channels for the category and develop tailored channel category plans
  • Identify the ideal product assortment, placement, pricing and promotional strategies based on a clear understanding of shopper behaviour
  • Implement point of purchase recommendations through the customer category review process.
  • Drive the annual commercial activity and ensure plan is aligned to the market business strategy and delivers on identified channel, category and customer opportunities.
  • Recommend annual targets and monitor the success of the annual commercial activity plan through the monthly business planning process.
  • Recommend & coordinate responses to customer and competitive activity & threats
  • Establish clear promotional guidelines by category and channel, and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our trade investments.
  • Provide objectives, sales execution targets and highlevel forecasts for all new product development and key commercial activity.
  • At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that's driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL


Flexing your ability to analyse market - customer and shopper - data, you will help develop strategies based on category and shopper understanding that will see growth through leadership with our major customers and new channel opportunities.

Building relationships at all levels within our business, you will develop effective point of purchase initiatives and leverage support for strategic initiatives across our portfolio.


  • Minimum 2 years' commercial experience in a similar role ideally from a FMCG, data agency or consultancy environment
  • Strong market and strategic sales experience and have a proven experience in effectively deliver results whilst exceeding expectations
  • Natural collaborator with a strong proactive mindset and be able to influence those around you to drive your Category growth
  • Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills as well as advanced Excel and analytical skills
  • Your conviction will set you apart as will your passion for sales and resilience to work within a fastpaced agile environment
  • Nielsen and/or Circana scan/panel experience essential.
  • Advanced Excel & Powerpoint
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have permanent residency._

BENEFITS

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.


In addition, we offer:

  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
  • Varied career experiences and personalised development support
  • Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
  • Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
  • Paid parental and partner leave
  • Purchase Leave Scheme
  • Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discounted Nestlé products
  • Novated Leasing
  • Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

OUR STORY

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness.

Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness.

As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team.

Together, we will drive the strength of our bra

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