Nutrition Advisor

Nestlé Nutrition is part of the Nestlé Group. Nestlé’s purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We have a number of science-based nutrition products and services, including products for those with specific nutritional needs.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Nestlé is committed to supporting breastfeeding and we recommend breastfeeding over all other feeding alternatives. For infants who are not breastfed or who are partially breastfed, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality nutrition, based on the latest science and research.

Infant Nutrition is the cornerstone of the Nestlé business worldwide, which began over 150 years ago in Switzerland where founder Henri Nestlé made the first infant formula to help nourish and save infants. Today, Infant Nutrition is a major pillar for Nestlé, and we are still at the forefront of science and knowledge in this area, as pioneers in this field.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nestlé Infant Nutrition team as a Nutrition Advisor based in Melbourne, VIC. Your role includes actively building relationships with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in East and South-Eastern Melbourne and providing factual & scientific information to those HCPs about our products and infant feeding. Our goal is to be the trusted and recognised leader in early life nutrition.

**TRAVEL**

You will be responsible for managing the portfolio in East and South-Eastern Melbourne. Due to the nature of this role, it is important that you are comfortable spending time on the road with regular travel.

Please note that to visit your customers, you must have a current Australian unrestricted driver’s license.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...**
- Covering a database of HCPs in East and South-Eastern Melbourne independently under challenging/demanding market environments to achieve and exceed goals.
- Identifying, engaging and managing relationships with key Health Care Professionals (HCPs) using a variety of engagement channels.
- Providing factual & scientific information to HCPs on innovative scientific concepts and new developments in infant nutrition, our heritage and science leadership in Nutrition and the superiority of our products for formula-fed babies, with respect to nutrition, quality and value.
- Staying knowledgeable on the nutrition category and our compliance obligations and walking the talk as a true brand ambassador.
- Becoming a trusted source of factual & scientific information about infant nutrition for HCPs, building knowledge of our products.
- Manage hospital accounts ensuring ranging of our products.
- Building the image of infant nutrition products within this region.
- Organising educational events with health care professionals on topics related to infant nutrition.

**WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL**
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Tertiary qualification in Nutrition/Dietetics or Health Sciences
- Accredited Practising Dietitian desirable
- Good knowledge in paediatric nutrition
- Advanced practical nutritional skills and experience in detailing nutrition/pharmaceutical products desirable
- Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals
- Enthusiasm and passion for our products and dedication to building long-lasting business relationships
- Sales or business development experience advantageous
- Valid Australian unrestricted driver's license required.
- Full Australian working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role._

**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:

- 5 'KitKat Days' throughout the year, allowing time off for personal well-being and recharge.
- 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**

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.