Director of Long-Term Business Strategy (REMOTE)

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This position monitors and drives the disciplined execution of company-wide transformational strategic projects to ensure strategic, financial, and operational objectives are achieved. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and is responsible to lead key strategic endeavors, namely in the formulation, execution and monitoring of the Nestle USA (NUSA) strategic & operational plans.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the marketplace to identify and assess key consumer and industry trends/opportunities/threats that can inform NUSA’s strategy and operational plans
Support the CSO in the formulation and tracking of the strategic and operational plans, including the cascade through NUSA’s Business Units and Corporate Functions
Perform strategic and economic analyses on new business opportunities, including support to pre and post M&A activities. Assess business model options and seize market trends to substantiate long-term business prospects
Deep understand of key drivers of shareholder value creation and how they influence companies’ portfolio strategy and business model design
Coordinate with internal departments in identifying and implementing business development projects
Set and communicate project priorities to NUSA’s C-suite, and drive the project teams to meet commitments and expedite key business decisions
Monitor project timelines, achievements, and resource usage and program-level risks and mitigation
Mobilize, coordinate and inspire cross functional/divisional teams on a project basis
Liaise with the Leadership Team to expedite decision-making for C-suite strategic business decisions
Engage with Leadership Team to achieve adoption and support for standard methodologies on transformational journey concepts
Act as a ‘change agent” within her/his projects, balancing between collaborative consensus building and the need to ‘push and stretch’ NUSA to change.

Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. An MBA degree is highly preferred
A minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience in any of these relevant functions: strategic marketing, corporate finance, portfolio management, strategic planning, business development
>5 years’ experience in a top strategy consulting firm or investment bank is preferred, with experience in corporate strategy and business development
Experience in the following areas: Business Strategy, Business Development, Commercial Acceleration, Margin Optimization, Program Management and Change Management
Marketplace knowledge to include consumer, customer, competition, and business models is required
Highly developed expertise in strategy development, including project formulation, hypotheses development, financial and business modeling, strategic options identification, consensus building and implementation
Strong analytical, project management and change management skills to provide solid business conclusions and recommendations
International experience within CPG (or adjacent industries) is considered a critical advantage

Requisition ID

155730

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This position monitors and drives the disciplined execution of company-wide transformational strategic projects to ensure strategic, financial, and operational objectives are achieved. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and is responsible to lead key strategic endeavors, namely in the formulation, execution and monitoring of the Nestle USA (NUSA) strategic & operational plans.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the marketplace to identify and assess key consumer and industry trends/opportunities/threats that can inform NUSA’s strategy and operational plans
Support the CSO in the formulation and tracking of the strategic and operational plans, including the cascade through NUSA’s Business Units and Corporate Functions
Perform strategic and economic analyses on new business opportunities, including support to pre and post M&A activities. Assess business model options and seize market trends to substantiate long-term business prospects
Deep understand of key drivers of shareholder value creation and how they influence companies’ portfolio strategy and business model design
Coordinate with internal departments in identifying and implementing business development projects
Set and communicate project priorities to NUSA’s C-suite, and drive the project teams to meet commitments and expedite key business decisions
Monitor project timelines, achievements, and resource usage and program-level risks and mitigation
Mobilize, coordinate and inspire cross functional/divisional teams on a project basis
Liaise with the Leadership Team to expedite decision-making for C-suite strategic business decisions
Engage with Leadership Team to achieve adoption and support for standard methodologies on transformational journey concepts
Act as a ‘change agent” within her/his projects, balancing between collaborative consensus building and the need to ‘push and stretch’ NUSA to change.

Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. An MBA degree is highly preferred
A minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience in any of these relevant functions: strategic marketing, corporate finance, portfolio management, strategic planning, business development
>5 years’ experience in a top strategy consulting firm or investment bank is preferred, with experience in corporate strategy and business development
Experience in the following areas: Business Strategy, Business Development, Commercial Acceleration, Margin Optimization, Program Management and Change Management
Marketplace knowledge to include consumer, customer, competition, and business models is required
Highly developed expertise in strategy development, including project formulation, hypotheses development, financial and business modeling, strategic options identification, consensus building and implementation
Strong analytical, project management and change management skills to provide solid business conclusions and recommendations
International experience within CPG (or adjacent industries) is considered a critical advantage

Requisition ID

155730

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Arlington, VA, US, 22209