**THE OPPORTUNITY** We are looking for an experienced Sales Operations Executive/Manager on a 12-month contract to join our Commercial Planning team in the Confectionery Business Unit. You will be a critical part of the team where you will manage our connections between our Customer, Demand & Supply and Category Teams to provide decision support for the Commercial Planning Manager. **A DAY IN THE LIFE OF** Reporting to the Commercial Planning Manager, you will be responsible for leading the monthly planning process for the Grocery channel. Some of your day to day will involve: + Update monthly, customer trackers for actual scan data. + Providing regular reporting/forecast and analysis to ensure we are on meeting targets and achievements. + Identifying opportunities and recommendations through the QIR process leading to customer specific promotional analysis. + Participate in the Go to Market Execution process for all NPD and Channel activations. + Monitor promotional plans to ensure adherence to Pricing Strategy **WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL** + The successful applicant will possess significant interpersonal, networking and relationship skills with a proven ability to engage and influence at all levels + You possess strong market and strategic sales experience within a FMCG environment and have a proven capacity to effectively deliver results while exceed expectations. + You will be a natural collaborator with a strong proactive mind-set and be able to influence those around you to drive your account growth. + You will possess advanced computer literacy and analytical skill. + Your conviction will set you apart as will your passion for sales and resilience to work within a fast-paced agile environment. _Full Australian working rights and applicants will 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. In addition, we offer: + Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model + Varied career experiences and personalised development support + Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts + Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program + Paid parental and partner leave + Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing + Purchase Leave Scheme + Attractive Salary and generous bonus + Strong career opportunities in the world largest Food and Beverage Company (locally and globally) **Our Story** Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce. You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace. For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a- **Apply today**