Associate Brand Manager (Hybrid) - Nestle
Chicago, IL
About the Job
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Brand Director, Nestle Health Science/Vital Proteins is looking to hire a driven Associate Brand Manager for Base Business (ABM). This person will play a critical role helping the team understand the health of the business and identify opportunities for continued growth of our Core SKUs. The ABM will gain broad exposure and collaborate with all functional activities on the Vital Proteins business, such as Sales, Customer Strategy, Shopper, R&D, and other cross-functional groups, with the goal of growing and transforming the portfolio. This position will be hybrid (2 days per week in office on average) to our Fulton Market Chicago office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budget Management + Forecasting
+ Manage annual Brand/Insights budgets and PO process, collaborating with Finance partners on a routine basis around P&L management
+ Maintain, manage and improve a forecasting model for monthly forecasting process which informs total business demand plan
Business Planning & Performance Tracking
+ Act as the category subject matter expert, analyzing consumption performance data, new product performance and translating findings into actionable insights as part of Monthly Business Performance reviews presented to leadership
+ Monitoring trends and the competitive landscape to help identity gaps in the marketplace
Base Product Innovation/Renovation
+ Leadership and development of new base initiatives (flavor extension, pack size/format and margin enhancement) from discovery and ideation through commercialization using innovation stage gate process to achieve company innovation/renovation growth and profit targets
+ Collaborate with design and project management on packaging graphics changes
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ MBA a bonus!
+ 3+ years of work experience in brand marketing or related field
+ Branded CPG industry experience
+ Experience with advanced analytical tools (e.g. IRI/Nielsen)
SKILLS:
+ Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
+ Strong analytical skills and comfort level building analytical models and working with data to create actionable insights
+ Possess strong written and oral communication skills, enthusiasm for leadership, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines
+ Ability to work in ambiguity, embrace change and challenges within a fast-growing company
+ Effective cross-functional lead with strong leadership, communication, and influence across sales, marketing, creative, and other cross-functional teams
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and project management skills
+ True problem solver, highly collaborative, and seeks to define and improve processes and programs as you work through challenges
+ High attention to detail with critical thinking skills
+ Strong time management and organization skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
+ Proficiency in coordinating across cross-functional teams in a variety of corporate functions including sales, operations, finance, legal, and regulatory
+ Motivated, energetic, and excited to learn from great leaders in the CPG industry
+ Passion for the health & wellness space a plus
Requisition ID#
319490
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
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, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Brand Director, Nestle Health Science/Vital Proteins is looking to hire a driven Associate Brand Manager for Base Business (ABM). This person will play a critical role helping the team understand the health of the business and identify opportunities for continued growth of our Core SKUs. The ABM will gain broad exposure and collaborate with all functional activities on the Vital Proteins business, such as Sales, Customer Strategy, Shopper, R&D, and other cross-functional groups, with the goal of growing and transforming the portfolio. This position will be hybrid (2 days per week in office on average) to our Fulton Market Chicago office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budget Management + Forecasting
+ Manage annual Brand/Insights budgets and PO process, collaborating with Finance partners on a routine basis around P&L management
+ Maintain, manage and improve a forecasting model for monthly forecasting process which informs total business demand plan
Business Planning & Performance Tracking
+ Act as the category subject matter expert, analyzing consumption performance data, new product performance and translating findings into actionable insights as part of Monthly Business Performance reviews presented to leadership
+ Monitoring trends and the competitive landscape to help identity gaps in the marketplace
Base Product Innovation/Renovation
+ Leadership and development of new base initiatives (flavor extension, pack size/format and margin enhancement) from discovery and ideation through commercialization using innovation stage gate process to achieve company innovation/renovation growth and profit targets
+ Collaborate with design and project management on packaging graphics changes
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ MBA a bonus!
+ 3+ years of work experience in brand marketing or related field
+ Branded CPG industry experience
+ Experience with advanced analytical tools (e.g. IRI/Nielsen)
SKILLS:
+ Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
+ Strong analytical skills and comfort level building analytical models and working with data to create actionable insights
+ Possess strong written and oral communication skills, enthusiasm for leadership, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines
+ Ability to work in ambiguity, embrace change and challenges within a fast-growing company
+ Effective cross-functional lead with strong leadership, communication, and influence across sales, marketing, creative, and other cross-functional teams
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and project management skills
+ True problem solver, highly collaborative, and seeks to define and improve processes and programs as you work through challenges
+ High attention to detail with critical thinking skills
+ Strong time management and organization skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
+ Proficiency in coordinating across cross-functional teams in a variety of corporate functions including sales, operations, finance, legal, and regulatory
+ Motivated, energetic, and excited to learn from great leaders in the CPG industry
+ Passion for the health & wellness space a plus
Requisition ID#
319490
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
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, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
Source : Nestle