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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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Join Nestlé Team and be a Force For Good!

We are currently looking for a Category Development Specialist to join our Confectionery team.

Location: Maslak, İstanbul

Type of contract: Permanent

As a Category Development Specialist, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Track & monitor execution of  planned trade activations and create the link between the business and sales team
• Recommend actionable trade, event and sampling solutions based on a clear understanding on shopper behaviour within the Category/sub Category;
• Develop and propose the in&out of store vision of success for the category/sub category in each channel. Support its implementation and continuously review the effectiveness of our in&out of store actions.
• Contribute to the ICP process by identifying the key opportunities and possible action plans for the Category/sub Category.
• Track, monitor and analyze competitior activities to contribute trade strategy

Which profile are we looking for?

• 2-3 years of FMCG trade marketing and/or hands-on sales experience (especially in key account sales – customer management)
• Knowledge on designing & executing channel sales promotions & trade budget management
• Financial knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of different trade channels is a plus – supermarkets, discounters, Cash&Carry’s, traditional trade, e-com, etc.   
• Very strong analtical skills, good with analyzing data and extracting insights
• Good in building-up sales performance tracking systems (sales progress, distribution, stocks, market share, channel dynamics, etc)
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders  - marketing, sales, channel trade marketers, supply chain, finance, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent command of written & spoken English

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.

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