Channel Development Manager

**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.

We are looking for an experienced Channel Development Manager to join our high performing team in Rhodes, Sydney on a 14-month fixed term contract.

In this role, you will drive our category growth across a variety of channels by leading and developing strategies and maintaining and building exceptional relationships with our external key customer groups.

**A day in the life of...**:
No two days will look the same. In the role of a Channel Development Manager, a day in the life will look like:

- Developing tailored Category Strategy to meet our channel and customer needs and drive the embedding of the strategy within the Purina Team
- You will drive our category agenda, including leading strategic category engagement sessions (planning days, insights sessions) with our key customers
- You will be responsible for the development of the channel strategy and priorities, driving it throughout the ICP process
- You will support category growth for strategic customers
- You will provide market and shopper insights and recommendations to support effective decision-making and selling aids through strong category understanding

**What will make you successful**:

- You will hold a commercial degree or similar degree
- preferable in commerce or marketing.
- You will have proven experience in a similar role such as Category Management or sales experience and will be able to successfully influence and operate within a matrix structure.
- It would be an advantage if you have experience working with all sales channels, including Grocery, Pet Specialty, and New Business.
- Applicants must have full Australian working rights

**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 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.

**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 will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.