POSITION SNAPSHOT
Location: Parnell, Auckland
Full Time Permanent
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a proven strategic thinker to lead an exciting high-growth Category within our New Zealand business. It will involve taking responsibility for developing and implementing the Category and Channel strategy.
Providing strong commercial skills, you will be a key player to deliver the strategy to ensure long term growth, profitability, and market share.  This is an opportunity to embrace and lead change, develop and execute strategy in a competitive category across New Zealand.
 
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...
You will be responsible for leading the channel thinking of the Commercial team, taking responsibility for developing and implementing channel strategies. The role will also provide the opportunity to engage with Senior stakeholders across our business.
A day in the life will look like:
•    Lead the development of our Channel strategy, assisting the integration and application of our Channel strategy into Customer plans
•    Develop clear Channel Attractiveness and Prioritisation with key business stakeholders
•    Define Channel investment strategy for the category and lead development of Route to Market Strategy
•    Lead development of Shopper insights, assisting the integration and application of Shopper insights into Customer plans
•    Lead understanding of Competitors by Channel, monitoring key Competitor activity at a Channel level, providing insight to plan for competitive advantage. Monitor global activity from major competitors and highlight opportunities as appropriate
•    Drive the ICP process and ensure cross functional participation / alignment whilst ensuring both the quality and timeliness of inputs / outputs
•    Ensure identified and aligned Category, Channel and Customer opportunities are reflected in our Market Business Strategy
•    Contribute to the development of our POP vision and lead the development of POP Strategies and Standards that support the category vision and objectives
•    Lead the development of the Trade Spend framework by Channel and Category and recommend (with sales) the optimal Trade Spend budget for the category / business by Channel
•    Lead the Commercial Proposition process, providing Channel and Shopper input and ensuring Customer input whilst Commercialising the Go to Market proposition for all new initiatives
 
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Category or Commercial roles, ideally in FMCG/data agency or similar commercial function (ie. Marketing).
•    Strong market and strategic sales experience and have a proven capacity to effectively deliver results whilst exceeding expectations
•    Natural collaborator with a strong proactive mind-set and be able to influence those around you to drive your Category growth
•    Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills as well as advanced Excel and analytical skills
•    Your conviction will set you apart as will your passion for sales and resilience to work within a fast-paced agile environment
•    A high level of oral and written communication and presentation skills with strong experience using MS programs.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and have Permanent Residency.

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
•    Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Purchased Leave Scheme

OUR STORY
Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
 
Apply today!
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