Commercial Development Manager - Foods

Position Summary 

At Nestlé, we're home to brands that have earned a place in kitchens across generations. MAGGI is one of them. As our next Commercial Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the commercial strategy behind a powerhouse global brand, influencing how shoppers experience MAGGI across Australia's leading retailers.  

Whether you're looking to broaden your commercial impact, gain greater strategic ownership or work on one of the world's most recognised food brands, this role offers the opportunity to influence growth, shape key customer decisions and accelerate your career in a high-performing team. 

A day in the Life… 

 You'll have the opportunity to: 

• Shape the future of MAGGI, developing category and channel strategies that drive growth for one of the world's most iconic food brands. 


• Influence major retailers, leading range reviews, customer planning and commercial recommendations that create value for customers and Nestlé. 


• Turn insights into action, using shopper, category and market data to uncover opportunities and tell compelling commercial stories. 


• Lead integrated commercial planning, partnering with Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams to bring winning strategies to market. 


• Drive profitable growth, influencing pricing, promotional strategy and revenue management decisions. 


• Make your mark on MAGGI, leading strategic initiatives that influence business performance and long-term growth. 


• Collaborate across Australia and New Zealand, partnering with high-performing teams to drive growth and deliver winning outcomes. 

What will make you successful:  

• Experience in Category Management, Commercial Development or a similar FMCG commercial role, ideally within grocery or supermarket retail. 


• Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of category management, customer development and sales functions. 


• The ability to turn shopper, category and market insights into growth strategies and compelling recommendations. 


• A natural collaborator who builds trusted partnerships and influences stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes. 


• A curious, strategic and collaborative mindset, with the ability to move seamlessly from insight to execution.  


• Experience using insights and analytics tools such as Circana, Quantium or similar platforms. 

Full Australian 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.  

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program 


• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing 


• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader 


• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships 


• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave 


• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave 


• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners 


• Novated leasing options 


• Salary sacrifice to superannuation 

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 Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au)  

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