Media Lead F/M

AT A GLANCE:

• Permanent contract – Full time – Executive position


• Based in Issy‑les‑Moulineaux (92), France


• Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages


• 7+ years of media experience across agency and advertiser environments (in beverages, spirits, cars or beauty preferably)


• Strong multi‑market media planning expertise


• Fluent English & Italian: reading, writing

YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:

As Media Lead, you drive the global orchestration of media planning across Europe, AOA and the US. Acting as the central reference for media planning, you ensure consistency in planning principles, optimise local media mixes and KPIs, and strengthen alignment with brand objectives across markets.

You will partner closely with local teams, brand teams, media agencies and CMI to elevate media effectiveness and unlock performance.

Reporting to the Global Head of Media content & digital transformation, this role requires strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor and the ability to influence a diverse set of stakeholders in a complex, multi‑market and multi‑agency environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading central media planning across all zones


• Ensure consistent adoption of planning principles while respecting market realities and business priorities


• Managing media budgets and allocations


• Enhancing digital acceleration and future‑ready media, pilot new methodologies (in retail media, data activations, emerging formats) with selected markets


• Monitoring KPIs and optimizing effectiveness


• Implement MMM learnings to drive ROIs approach balanced with strong brand building


• Drive media agency to the precise effective delivery aligned with the strategy of the brands and business ambitions


• Supporting brand teams with strategic guidance

ABOUT YOU:

• You have at least 7+ years of media experience


• You demonstrate strong analytical and KPI‑driven skills


• You manage complex multi‑stakeholder environments


• You have deep expertise in media planning, effectiveness, and KPI frameworks.


• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to turn data into strategic guidance.


• You have experience working with MMM and advanced measurement methodologies.


• You are comfortable navigating matrixed organizations with multiple markets and agencies.


• You have strong project management, prioritization, and orchestration skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fixed salary over 13 months + bonus + profit‑sharing


• Social and Economic Committee: significant benefits

• Office located minutes away from central Paris, offering access to transport, culture and dynamic business areas


• Company culture & development: training, internal mobility opportunities, international network and a supportive environment.

WHO WE ARE:

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group. 

The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life.  Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders. 

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is the only beverage company with all bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Additionally, the company has implemented around 70 water regeneration projects globally, as part of its ambition to protect and restore more water than it uses, working with local stakeholders and experts to identify shared water challenges and support solutions that build resilience and benefit communities and nature. Learn more at www.nestle-waters.fr.

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY:
After applying, if selected, you will be contacted for:

• An interview with a Recruiter


•  A meeting with your future manager and/or HR on site


• Additional interviews, personality tests or case studies depending on the role


• As a disability‑inclusive company, we ensure adapted conditions whenever needed.

Does this opportunity interest you?
Then take action and apply now!
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