Channel Development Manager eCommerce

The Opportunity

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

We're dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.

We are looking for an experienced Category or Channel Development Manager to join our high performing team in Rhodes, Sydney.

In this role, you will drive our category growth across our Ecommerce channels ( eGrocery, Pet Pure Play & Rapid Delivery) by leading and developing strategies and maintaining and building exceptional relationships with our external key customer groups.

A day in the life…

As a Channel Development Manager, you will:

• Shape and execute eCommerce category strategies across digital platforms, using data-driven insights to drive growth, improve conversion, and enhance category performance.
• Optimise the digital shelf by ensuring product visibility, availability, and content quality across all online touchpoints.
• Leverage analytics and forecasting tools to identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and inform omni-channel recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align online and offline execution, maintain data integrity, and share emerging shopper insights with key stakeholders.

What will make you successful

• 3–5 years of experience in Category Management or Channel Management, with a strong background in sales or a similar role.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and thrive within a matrixed organisational structure.
• Proficiency with digital shelf and retail analytics tools, including NielsenIQ.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and a genuine passion for driving growth in the online retail space.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

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:

• 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.

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