Category Development Manager/Assistant Manager

Nestlé; Northeast; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Singapore seeks a full-time professional to support category and channel strategies within the FMCG sector. The role involves developing marketing strategies, managing shopper ownership, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in FMCG.
• Experience in trade marketing or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support category & channel strategies for the commercial team.
• Develop point of purchase strategies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality and OHS-related activities.

Skills

Category product knowledge

Business planning

Project Management

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Snapshot

Company: Nestlé Singapore
Full-time
Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestlé career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, providing opportunities to stand out and grow both professionally and personally.

A day in the life of...

• Support category & channel strategies for the commercial team, with responsibilities in developing and implementing category strategies within channels, with a horizon of 12-36 months.
• Assist marketing in developing category strategies with a 12-36 month outlook.
• Develop point of purchase strategies and standards for each channel category, incorporating POP Drivers.
• Manage shopper ownership through route to market strategies.
• Ensure compliance and support all quality-related activities as per NQMS Process Descriptions and Support Process Descriptions.
• Ensure compliance and support all OHS-related activities as outlined in the OHSAS manual Clause 4.4.1.

What will make you successful...

• Strong category product knowledge within the FMCG industry.
• 3+ years of commercial experience, demonstrated through channel or distributor management roles.
• Business experience in trade marketing, marketing, sales, or other commercial functions, preferably with Trade Marketing/CCSD experience.
• Proven skills in business planning and implementation (Project Management).
• Financial awareness, including P&L statements and supply chain reports.