At Nestlé Suisse S.A. we believe that the future of work is all about Human Relations, and that's why we place our employees at the heart of everything we do. We offer an environment where we embrace winning the hearts and minds of people, demonstrate resilience, and equip our employees to drive their personal health and well-being. But that's not all - we also offer the opportunity to dare, to provide inspiration, innovate, and instil a willingness to be ambitious, take risks, and embrace change.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and be part of an agile, dynamic, and caring workplace where you can make a difference.

Position Snapshot 
 
Location: La-Tour-de-Peilz
Company: Nestlé Suisse S.A.
Act. Rate: 80%-Full-Time 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 

Start date: ASAP

What we offer at Nestlé
 
Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you! 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development through mentoring, developing, upskilling, and reskilling
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and create
Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive international working environment 
Attractive additional advantages such as “dogs at work”, mobility plan and more  

Position Summary  

As a Public Affairs Manager, you will support to shape frame conditions in Switzerland to the benefit of Nestlé’s businesses, market access and manufacturing as well as to the business location Switzerland in general. You will contribute to economic effectiveness of operations and to the competitiveness of products / brands by shaping and applying regulations or agreements. 

A Day in the Life of a Public Affairs Manager 

• Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to strengthen the company’s reputation and shape policy framework in the company's interest
• Monitor cantonal and national political matters and assess potential relevance for Nestlé
• Elaborate positions and outline potential scenarios and implications for brands, products and businesses
• Provide updates on relevant political topics and trends in Switzerland to Corporate Affairs Team and Management
• Advocate Nestlé’s interests and engage in a coordinated advocacy regarding key issues (e.g. trade, customs, origin, tax, sustainability, responsible business, climate, circular economy) through association channels and direct interaction with relevant stakeholders 
• Represent Nestlé’s interest in selected trade associations or in direct interaction with stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder events and stakeholder meetings

What will make you successful

• Strong interest and working experience in Swiss political system and Swiss public affairs
• Demonstrated track record of public affairs and stakeholder relations experience, relevant market expertise
• Proven experience in relevant roles, including participating in CSV and/or other social and environmental activities for companies, government, local NGOs or international organizations, trade associations, administration
• Excellent communication skills for the interaction with high-level internal and external stakeholders with fluency in written and spoken German (Swiss-German as a plus), French & English
• Diplomatic mindset
• Minimum a Bachelors' degree in political science, economic and social science, international relations, communication or equivalent
• Ability to build up & develop high-level stakeholder relations and network

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

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 a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

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