Nestlé Manufacturing

Senior Brand Manager

Indiana In person Full-time

Main Purpose of the Job

  • Contributing to the development of the business strategy, and implementation of brand marketing actions in line with agreed strategies
  • Project lead for new product development and ensuring the same in line with agreed objectives.
  • Initiate, activate and analyze consumer understanding and brand connect parameters consistently to always remain relevant to the consumer in all marketing actions – product development, communication, promotions etc

Key Responsibilities

  • Build annual brand plans aligned to the business plan—covering historical/category analysis, consumer‑brand diagnostics, competitive moves, and spend effectiveness.
  • Own the Integrated Commercial Plan with Demand Planners and CDT; sync ATL with RTM/BTL to deliver cohesive execution across channels.
  • Lead I\&R (EMS process): concepting and testing, SAP initiation, marketing inputs to product development, regulatory, 60/40+, industrialization, approvals, and launch excellence.
  • Orchestrate cross‑functional readiness with Application Group, Supply Chain, and Packaging/Raw Materials to ensure first‑time-right production for NPDs.
  • Run performance and consumer tracking—market trends, share evolution, activity post‑evals, Nielsen/panel/ad track analyses, copy validation, and consumer immersions.
  • Manage brand communications & activations—agency briefs to production for ATL; BTL promotions, POS development; coordinate closely with CCSD and HO/branches for flawless execution.
  • Drive competitive intelligence on communication, promotion, pricing, and sensory evaluation vs. competition; track PFME across the year.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Post‑graduate degree in Business Management (Marketing).
  • Experience: At least 6-7 years in marketing/brand management or adjacent areas
  • Capabilities: Strong grasp of marketing fundamentals, P\&L basics, and research methods; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfort with change. Digital and commercial mindset, with some experience in ecommerce/quick commerce.
  • Leadership Behaviors: Results Focus, Insight, Service Orientation, Impact & Influence, Curiosity, Courage, and Proactive Cooperation.

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