Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.

At Nestlé we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

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We are currently looking for a Category Development Manager to join our  NUDA team.

Location: Maslak, İstanbul

Type of contract: Permanent

As a Category Development Manager you will have the following responsibilities;

• You will be responsible to achieve category sales volume, value, and profitability targets for dairy category, analyze and address the gaps in the field execution vs. overall BU strategies and yearly ICP plan.
• You will be responsible to conduct regular field and customer visits.                                                       
• You will be responsible to localize and drive category growth strategies, channel strategies, local channel solutions, leads ICP (Integrated Commercial Plan) of the BU for Supermarket and e-commerce channels in alignment with senior sales & CDT manager and for Supermarket ensure alignment being part of NIM Commercial Development & Sales Team.                  
• You will be responsible to provide coordination between BU Marketing Team and field sales force team directly on execution of trade campaigns and other initiatives.                                             
• You will be responsible to prepare and follow up analysis of internal data, Nielsen, IPSOS in relation to sales performance.                                             
• You will be responsible adhere to all company principles and policies including Nestlé trade policy, local Sales policy, local Trade Terms, Safety and Legal regulations.        

Which profile are we looking for?

• University Degree with 5+ years commercial experience
• Min. 2 years in Field Sales with Account Management / Business Development / Category Development experience in distributor or retail operations

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid working

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities 

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

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, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.