**The Opportunity** Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Brand Manager to join our Confectionery team. In this unique and exciting opportunity, you will report directly to the Head of Marketing and be responsible for steering the strategic direction of our seasonal, baking, and gifting portfolio. You will lead a talented and passionate team, including a Brand Manager and an Assistant Brand Manager, to achieve our goals. Additionally, you will have the support of another Senior Brand Manager for two days a week. This segment of our business plays a crucial role in our growth strategy, and we are eager to welcome an ambitious and energetic individual to embark on this exciting journey with us. **A day in the life of...** Every day will bring new and exciting challenges and no two days will look the same! In this diverse role, some of your your daily responsibilities will include: + Responsible for strategic planning and the development of a long term vision for the seasonal, baking and gifting portfolio. + Overseeing the creation and execution of Marketing Plans for the portfolio, incorporating both local development and imports. + Ensuring the development of functional competencies and succession planning within the marketing team. + Mentoring and leading our high performing culture across the Confectionery Marketing team of four members. **What will make you successful** + You will have a love for iconic Global and Australian confectionery brands. + The ability to lead and develop teams with high levels of engagement will be critical as you will play a key role as a driver of the marketing culture across confectionery & snacks team. + You will possess strong business and commercial acumen and have considerable experience in marketing, desirably within FMCG category. You will be very comfortable navigating P&Ls and able to understand the broader financial shape of the portfolio. + You will have exceptional innovation experience from concept ideation through to launch and building a portfolio fit for the future. The experience of launching projects with agility as well as through formal stage gate processed as big benefit as well as experience working with co-manufacturers. + You will have sound knowledge and experience with launching campaigns to support your strategic initiatives- working with agencies and briefing to inspire success + The ability to assess risk and think differently with the energy to inspire your cross-functional team and stakeholders. + A proven track record creating marketing strategies and implementation, NPD and ATL campaign management experience. + Stakeholder management is critical as you will be a leader of a portfolio and will be required to mobilise and engage cross-functions to the growth agenda and direction of your business + The successful applicant will possess significant interpersonal, networking and relationship skills with a proven ability to engage and influence at senior to executive levels, as well as have an aptitude and passion for people development. _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: + 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 + Strong career opportunities in the world largest Food and Beverage Company (locally and globally) **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) We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com **Apply today!**