Category Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is within the Out of Home Nestlé Professional business, where you'll work with some of Nestlé's most iconic brands such as KitKat, Milo, Nescafé, Maggi, and Starbucks. Our channels are diverse and include restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, airlines, pubs, workplaces, hospitals, and aged care facilities. Our customer base features industry leaders like McDonald's, Hungry Jack's, Royal Caribbean, Accor, P&O, Officeworks, Winc, 7-Eleven, and Amazon.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, this high-profile role manages key parts of our portfolio. You will lead, shape, and empower our team to implement category and channel strategies and initiatives. If you are passionate about delivering results, collaborating effectively, and influencing strategic direction, this is an excellent opportunity for your career growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

  • Leading strategic planning for the portfolio, including channel strategy, pricing, and prioritisation.
  • Applying commercial acumen to understand and maximise Out of Home data for developing category strategies for our customers.
  • Analyzing market, customer, and shopper data to develop growth strategies based on category and shopper insights.
  • Leading Size Of Prize analysis for NPD and evaluating performance post-launch.
  • Building relationships across all levels within the business to support your strategic portfolio direction.
  • Collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply teams to shape and drive portfolio recommendations.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

  • Previous sales or category experience in grocery or Out of Home channels with strong commercial capabilities.
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and implementation skills, with solid financial understanding.
  • High-level knowledge of the commercial planning process, sales execution, and data analytics tools like Circana and JDA.
  • Understanding of insights, trends, and their internal and external implications.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.
  • Passion for driving growth, category leadership, and celebrating success.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and may need to undergo pre-employment checks, including health assessments.

BENEFITS

Join an engaged team and grow your career with a global FMCG leader. We offer:

  • 5 'KitKat Days' annually for personal well-being and recharging.
  • Varied career experiences and personalized development support.
  • Wellbeing benefits, including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
  • Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
  • Paid parental and partner leave.
  • Purchase Leave Scheme.
  • Volunteering, sports, and emergency services leave.
  • Discounted gym memberships and Nestlé products.
  • Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation.

OUR STORY

At Nestlé, we aim to create a healthier, better world by fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. We hire respectful, curious, value-driven, and inspiring individuals who care about the lives we touch daily.

Be a force for good.

For more information, visit our website: Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia. If you need support with your application, contact us at careers@au.nestle.com. Apply today

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