Manager Category Management

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Position Summary

Nestle USA's Coffee & Beverage Division is on a mission to craft cups that uplift our consumers and better our communities. With brands like Starbucks, Coffee-Mate, Nescafe, Nesquik, Natural Bliss, Seattle's Best Coffee and Blue Bottle, our diverse product portfolio is brimming with rich and fulfilling opportunities for motivated individuals. Our offices provide an inspiring and high-energy work environment that fuels our fast-paced growth, and our field-based positions across the country ensure that we are fully immersed and positioned to pioneer the coffee and beverage market. Across our organization, we are creating a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm in order to delight our consumers and shoppers every single day. Together, we will elevate everyday moments with each sip.

The HQ Category Development Manager - role contributes to Coffee & Beverage's success by driving sales and Refrigerated Enhancer category growth. This role will drive and influence category strategy utilizing coffee industry knowledge, shopper insights and business analytics. Additionally, the position identifies growth opportunities via best-in-class analytics including optimal assortment. Working cross functionally within the organization to drive results is a key success factor.

RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP- Developing capabilities, and modeling how we work together:

• Foster a consultative approach that helps set category direction for the organization
• Develop trust within the organization via an objective category focus and by consistently being a valued advisor that identifies growth opportunities
• Contributes to building a cohesive culture and team connections across Headquarters and Field Category Development teams.
• Partner with field teams on strategic projects and customer presentations, enabling C&B to build credibility and influence as the coffee/category authority

STRATEGY- Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

• Develops a strategic category vision for the organization informed by societal macro trends, category growth drivers, channel dynamics and thought leadership.
• Interprets shopper and consumer research to drive category focused shopper solutions
• Leads the assortment precision process to define optimal best-in-class shelf assortment utilizing analytics tools and make aisle flow recommendations for customer teams
• Provide tactical direction for field teams on how to orchestrate the shelf, rooting guidance in shopper insights, business impact & the future of coffee growth
• Identifies coffee & beverage growth opportunities grounded in market trends, connecting with retailer teams, shopper insights and business analytics

PLANNING AND EXECUTION

• Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, leading execution, and measuring results
• Works closely with manager to craft annual strategic priorities and goals for the organization
• Works closely with commercial development and brand marketing partners to identify strategic opportunities and sell in across retailers

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of related work experience
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Analytical experience with Circana and/or other omni syndicated data preferred
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in category, sales, marketing, etc.
• 3+ years work experience in Category Development / Category Management roles in the CPG industry
• 2+ years of experience leading others preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Key Behaviors

• Shows relentless curiosity and proactively shares ideas with teams
• Effectively distills large swaths of data into compelling and straight-forward narratives
• Takes a lead role with stakeholders to confidently voice and advocate support for key opportunities
• Takes initiative to build ongoing connections outside of immediate team for professional development and solving for complex challenges
• Comfortable and effective at communicating/presenting to executive audiences

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The approximate target compensation range for this role is $125K to 150K . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers

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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. 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. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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