Director, Shopper Marketing

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Position Summary:

Nestle is looking for a transformational leader to be the next Director of Shopper Marketing for Nestle USA and for our key strategic customers. This individual will lead a high performing team in creating the omni-channel strategy and execution of all Shopper Marketing efforts for most of our top brands across Nestle USA's CPG business. The ideal candidate is someone that can thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and can create innovative plans, enhance customer engagement, and increase sales across the categories we play with our strategic retailers. As the Director this individual will be responsible for managing a high-performing team, disbursed across the United States, and be instrumental in managing multiple agency relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

This role drives NUSA growth and elevates the shopper experience by:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team across various locations

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams and external partners

• Fluency in translating insights into integrated programs, including media-to-shelf, portfolio and customer programs that engage and convert the shopper

• Developing and partnering with field sales teams to sell-in shopper marketing programs that integrate equity and customer strategy to deliver world class shopper programming

• Partnering with field teams to support customers' joint business planning, with Shopper Marketing programs as key enablers of the holistic plan

• Creating innovative omni-channel marketing platforms and initiatives, including the development of new digital/online/omni growth strategies and executional playbooks.

• Working closely with Category Development & Brand teams to deliver more relevant category and brand strategies upstream, ensuring the voice of the customer is represented in all plans

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 8+ years of experience in Sales or Marketing

• 4+ years of experience managing people

• Requires current experience in shopper marketing and/or retail media

• Successful experience leading in a matrix organization

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Requisition ID:346156

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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