Global Innovation Manager (H/F)

Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with 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.

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Position Snapshot

Permanent Position
Nestlé Waters
Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux (92) headquarters
Minimum 4 years in the corresponding technical field, preferably with 2 to 3 years in marketing.
Attractive package, caring management, flexible working hours or remote work, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group.

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé Waters, it is being part of the First Center of expertise in the Food industry, an inclusive community, supportive and virtuous. You will find respect and consideration to develop yourself at different level.

As a PERRIER global innovation manager, you will be part of the Perrier international team, within the French Business unit, supporting the development of innovation of the iconic Perrier brand in more than 130 markets worldwide! You will be accountable for building the future of the brand, staying true to its heritage, while opening new business opportunities in the Perrier key markets (US, France, China, Canada).

A day in the life of a Global Innovation Manager

Contributes to define the Innovation & Renovation strategy of Perrier aligned with the Global Brand strategy:

Insights & Trends identification, ensuring the brand strategy and consumer centricity is embedded.
Ideation & concept generation, followed by prototyping with Nestlé Waters research center to make concept alive
Sensory consumers tests with the Consumer Insight Manager.
Partner with Project Manager (part of the Perrier innovation team) to develop the project from concept to launch through I2L process
Track innovation performance in the post-launch phasis to adjust/improve/transform learnings into actions.
Partners with Brand & commercial teams to manage packaging design execution and selling story from concept to reality.

Contributes to prepare and present the innovation strategy of Perrier at an international level : I&R MBS strategy to share with BU and Zone stakeholders, I&R One year plan to share with affiliates markets and local distributors during PERRIER council presentation (>500 attendees), and follow-up of I&R execution during monthly meetings with our key markets.

Manage PFME & PRO budget of the brand, in agreement with the Group Manager.

What will make you successful

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive attitude.
Leadership skills within a cross-functional team.
Good communication skills within an international environment
Curious: what you do not know yet attracts you. You are eager to learn new things and motivated meet new personalities.
Team player at ease in a multi-cultural team.
Fluent in French and English.

Do you recognize yourself? We are meant to work together!

If you are ready for an exciting professional experience filled with unique challenges and opportunities, we look forward to receiving your application.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we are convinced that diversity and performance go hand in hand: we pay the same attention to all applications.
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We are signatory of the Diversity Charter and the Charter of l’Autre Cercle.
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Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with 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.