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Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nestlé Coffee Partners (NCP) is on a mission to elevate how our consumers experience coffee. We elevate everyday coffee moments, spark joy and create connection by delivering the perfect cup. Together, we shape a brighter future, one sip at a time.

With brands like Starbucks, Nescafe and Seattle’s Best Coffee, our diverse product portfolio is brimming with rich and fulfilling opportunities for motivated individuals passionate about sharing their love of coffee and the moments it creates.

Our Seattle office provides an inspiring and high-energy work environment that fuels our fast-paced growth, to ensure that we are well positioned to pioneer the coffee market. Across our organization, we are creating a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Together, we will brew remarkable things.

The HQ Category Development Manager – role contributes to NCP’s success by driving sales and coffee 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 - Setting goals for direct report, 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

• Leads direct report performance management and development by facilitating training, mentoring, ongoing performance conversations

• 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 NCP 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/NCP 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 of 7 years related work experience.

• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Analytical experience with Circana and/or other omni syndicated data preferred

• 3+ years work experience in Category Development / Category Management roles in the CPG industry

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in category, sales, marketing, etc.

• 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 more senior audiences

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The approximate target compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000 . 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.

Nestlé 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 | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits)

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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.

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