Commercial Development Manager

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**The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Commercial Development Manager to join our Impulse and Convenience team in Sydney. You will play a pivotal role in our business as the Commercial Development Manager to drive consistent growth for our brands across the channel.

You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing and Category teams to ensure our market-leading products have a prime position on retailer shelves across Australia.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on a highly respected portfolio of brands. You will be working in a fast-paced environment with an innovative team, so if you have what it takes to take this next step in your career and deliver the commercial outcomes required from this key role, we’d like to hear from you.

**A day in the life of...
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, you will be responsible for leading the development of strategic category planning, channel understanding, prioritisation and investment strategy for the convenience and impulse channel.

You will have the ability to analyse customer and shopper market data and you will develop strategies based on category and shopper understanding that will see growth through leadership with our customers.

Your role will be pivotal with building relationships at all levels and across multiple business units and you will develop effective point of purchase initiatives and leverage support for your strategic direction across a number of our portfolios including Confectionery, Snacks and Ready-to-Drink.

**What will make you successful
- You will have experience in a similar role, customer management or brand experience as a Category Manager, National Account Manager, Brand Manager or Marketing Manager
- You will have demonstrated strategic business planning & implementation skills
- You will bring with you a strong financial acumen and awareness
- You will have a solid understanding of insight, trends and implications
- You will have the ability to influence cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to build, agree and execute a solid growth-oriented strategy
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

**COVID-19 VACCINATION
COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.

**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 brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

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. In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

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