Assistant Category Development Manager

3+ years of experience

Position Summary

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 Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

A day in the life of...

1. Support category & channel thinking of the commercial team, with responsibility in developing and implementing category strategies within channels; with a horizon of 12-36 months
2. Support marketing in developing category strategies with a horizon of 12-36 months
3. Develop the point of purchase strategies and standards for each channel category, incorporating the POP Drivers
4. Shopper ownership through route to market
5. Ensure compliance/ provide support to all quality related activities identified in the NQMS Process Descriptions and Support Process Descriptions
6. Ensure compliance /provide support to all OHS related activities identified in OHSAS manual Clause 4.4.1

What will make you successful...

1. Category product knowledge within the FMCG industry
2. 3+ years commercial experience as demonstrated by channel or distributor management experience
3. Business experience within trade marketing, marketing/sales or commercial functions. Preferably with Trade Marketing/CCSD experience.
4. Demonstrated business planning & implementation skills (Project Management)
5. Financial implication and awareness (P&L statement, supply chain reports etc)