The Opportunity

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. 

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together. 

Join us in New Zealand as a Shopper Activation Manager and take the lead in shaping our category, brand, and point-of-purchase solutions. In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of innovative strategies that align with our objectives, with a keen focus on enhancing shopper experience. 

If you are passionate about understanding consumer behaviour and creating impactful shopping experiences, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team and make a difference in the pet care industry.

A day in the Life…

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Shopper Activation initiatives, overseeing campaigns from ideation to execution.  
• Drive the creation of shopper strategies based on channel and category insights to enhance overall business performance.
• Oversee & lead the development and execution of category, shopper, and brand activations, including Go-To-Market for NPD launches across all channels.
• Collaborate with both internal partners (Sales & Marketing) and external customers to develop optimal customer category shopper initiatives.
• Participate in the development and execution of communication plans & strategies.
• Manage agency partnerships effectively, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with objectives.  
• Support in financial management for effective planning including creating and managing campaign budgets, tracking expenses and reporting.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and innovations, incorporating learnings into post-campaign reports and future planning.  

What will make you successful: 

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or marketing.
• Experience in Sales, Category, or Shopper Management (5+ years).
• Proven ability to influence and operate across multiple teams and departments.
• Experience working across various sales channels, including Grocery, Pet Specialty, and New Business.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on Activation projects.
• Experience in implementing communication strategies and programs. 

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
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Access to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing 
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Strong career opportunities in the world largest Food and Beverage Company (locally and globally)

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!