Location: Lysaker (soon to move to Aker Brygge)

Join Nestlé Nordic – We are looking for the Power of You

Are you passionate about investigating and analyzing new business opportunities and turning them into action? Do you enjoy category management and the cooperation with customers and internal stakeholders? Are you interested in working in an international environment in the world’s largest food and beverage company? Then maybe you are our new Commercial Development Manager (CDM) for Nestlé's Nutrition business in Norway!

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We are the largest food company in the world, focusing on nutrition, health, and wellness. Nestlé Nordic is a community where people truly matter. We value every aspect of you, from your talents to your personal experiences. 

Your job and key responsibilities

We are now looking for an experienced, business-oriented Commercial Development Manager (CDM) who will take the leadership of further developing our Infant Nutrition & Dairy business in the Norwegian market. You will provide strong expertise in shopper understanding, category management, channel management and in-store execution. Important stakeholders include local Key Account Managers, Marketing, Field Sales, Trade Marketing, the Nestlé Norway Country Manager and Nutrition Business Executive Officer (BEO), and you will develop a strong collaboration with especially Marketing, Business Controlling and Demand & Supply Chain. You will report to BEO Nutrition interim while official report Head of CDM Nutrition is on leave. You will be located in Nestlé Norway’s head office in Lysaker, soon to move to Aker Brygge.

You will run the business via strong business planning, strategic category development and proactive stakeholder collaboration with full P&L responsibility. As CDM Manager, one of your key objectives is to accelerate profitable growth through excellence in the commercial execution of the Nordic brand plans and by developing category growth initiatives with our key channels & customers.

Your profile and the courage to be you

We are looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in demanding business and sales development positions. It is crucial that you have a strong understanding of complex category dynamics and principles. In addition, insight into marketing and/or brand management is beneficial. Furthermore, you hold a business degree.

The job requires strong analytical skills and commercial flair. You feel passionate about investigating and analyzing new business and channel opportunities and turning them into action. You enjoy and drive fluent co-operation with customers as well as internal stakeholders. By being accustomed to convincing others, you have gained strong communication skills. You master English, both written and verbal.

You hold a results-focused and persistent yet open-minded attitude with a strong positive drive. You are solution-oriented by nature and seek for innovative ways to add value to your customers and our infant nutrition business.

At Nestlé Nordic, we encourage you to embrace your authenticity. When you bring your whole self to work, you unleash your full potential. 

Join Nestlé Nordic and Make Your Mark

We encompass a team-oriented culture, where hierarchies are low and task-focus is strong. Nestlé has a matrix structure where working across countries, functions and product categories is a part of reality. We offer you an exciting journey with diverse and challenging assignments in an international company with innovative high-quality products. Additionally, we offer good employee conditions and many inspired and motivated colleagues in an international environment where you will be able to develop yourself as well as create a large network.

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The Selection Process & Contact

We will interview suitable candidates as they apply. For questions, contact BEO Nutrition Nordic Torben Nøhr Rasmussen. Please fill in your application and CV with salary request as soon as possible, and no later than 21.04.2025. Applications must be submitted via our Careers site. 

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible 

Note: At Nestlé Nordic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We believe in unlocking the Power of You by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a visible or invisible disability, please do not hesitate to inform us. We are fully committed to providing the necessary support to ensure you can effectively showcase your skills and potential.