Position Snapshot 

Location: Parnell, Auckland 

Full time, permanent 

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in commercial roles ideally in marketing or sales 

Experience working in cross-functional teams is desired 

The Opportunity 

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. 

A full time, permanent opportunity currently exists for an Assistant Brand Manager to join our Nestlé Professional Beverages team. This team focuses on B2B opportunities for Beverages portfolio which includes globally recognised brands - Nescafe, Milo and Starbucks. You will manage the development, field communication and execution of channel and customer specific promotional activations for the assigned portfolio. The team operates across AU and NZ and whilst the role reports into the Head of Beverages based in Australia, the successful candidate will build great relationships with the Nestlé Professional team based in New Zealand. 

A day in the Life… 

• Collaborate with the Beverages team to adapt and execute campaigns for the New Zealand market.
• Support the implementation of innovation and renovation projects.
• In conjunction with the Beverages team and the Beverages category lead, develop the sales tools required to deliver the commercial plan, such as trade presenters, trade samples, presentation kits, and point-of-sale materials.
• Assist the sales team in fulfilling bespoke customer requests.
• Incorporate trade standards for best-in-class field and digital execution.
• Manage all administration tasks, including purchase orders, budget management, and audit requirements, ensuring compliance with all company policies and principles. 

What will make you successful:  

• You will possess a degree in Commerce, Business, or Marketing and ideally have experience in FMCG Sales and/or Marketing, with at least two years of work experience.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams is desired.
• Excellent communication and strong project management skills are essential, and a certain level of digital experience will be highly regarded.
• You will be a self-starter who can demonstrate initiative and, when faced with a problem, knows how to engage the right people to resolve it.
• Ultimately, your innovative approach and ability to collaborate on multiple projects will contribute to your success in this role.

Full New Zealand working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. 

Benefits 

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. 

In addition, we offer: 

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model 
• Varied career experiences and personalised development support 
• Access to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing  
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts 
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program 
• Paid parental and partner leave 
• Purchase Leave Scheme 
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Discounted Nestlé products  

Our Story  

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 an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win. 

 
We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. 
  

Be a force for good. 

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz) 

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com  

Apply today!