Category Development Manager

Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with a a large portfolio of 51 unique brands including Nestlé Pure Life, our No. 1 bottled water brand, Perrier and San Pellegrino. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration.

Position Snapshot

Location: Henniez, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Waters, Henniez
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Position Summary

As a Category Development Manager, based on shopper, channel and category understanding, you will develop and co-implement the category channel agenda within the business to support long term category growth and profitable growth as well as increase market shares.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A day in the life of a Category Development Manager

Drive shopper, channel and category focus for Hypermarket, Supermarket, Discounter, Cash & Carry and eCommerce
Define and implement channel strategies and plans (through ICP) that deliver category growth based on channel and customer understandings and requirements, as well as key challenges and opportunities
Category management initiatives with key customers
Increase trade promotion effectiveness and efficiency
Develop effective branded or category shopper campaigns based on defined objectives
Coordinate and present the Field Sales Force cycle plans
Develop key arguments and material (e.g. salesfolder) for customers

What will make you successful

University degree or equivalent (HEG, etc)
4-5 years’ experience in Generating Demand/commercial experience (marketing, category management and/or sales)
Experience in FMCG in the Swiss market
Advanced understanding of shopper, market Intelligence sources (AC Nielsen), category/channel/shopper trends
Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent in German, French, English

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with a a large portfolio of 51 unique brands including Nestlé Pure Life, our No. 1 bottled water brand, Perrier and San Pellegrino. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration.