Position Snapshot Nestlé UK & Ireland Brand Manager, Aero (12-month FTC) York (Hybrid 2-3 times a week in the office) Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience potential bonus generous pension scheme 12 flexible days on top of holiday entitlement 2 paid volunteering days other fantastic benefits Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part time working arrangements for this role. Position Summary We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Confectionery team as a Brand Manager for Aero (12-month maternity cover), based at our York office. Working on large-scale new product launches and events, this really is an exciting time to join the team and could provide you with the opportunity to be at the heart of some of the UKs favourite brands. Nestlé Confectionery UK is home to a host of fantastic brands such as KIT KAT, AERO, ROWNTREE'S, QUALITY STREET, MILKYBAR, SMARTIES and AFTER EIGHT to name but a few, and many of which have been enjoyed by consumers for generations. Here at Nestlé Confectionery UK, we strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and create delicious treats responsibly for people to enjoy day after day. A day in the life of a Brand Manager As a Brand Manager, you will support the Senior Brand Manager and Marketing Manager to develop and deliver new products, packaging, and events that delight our customers & consumers, quite often with an entrepreneurial spirit and by putting our brand purpose and sustainability ambition at the heart. You will be responsible for the brand management of the Aero confectionery brand and your role will ensure we deliver against our longer term 3-year Brand Plan and 18 month Operational Master Plan objectives, with the customer & consumer in mind. These are some of the areas you will be involved in delivering: - Supporting the Marketing Team with Strategic Projects, actively inputting and demonstrating critical and entrepreneurial thinking. - Responsible for the successful deployment of NPD and Packaging projects plus working on both Shopper and Consumer Communication campaigns. - Use business intelligence to capture key-facts/trends to help make right business choices and report internally/to the Zone. - Working cross functionally to plan and build channel and customers plans for your brands and formats. What will make you successful To be successful in this role you will be passionate, enthusiastic and resilient. You'll demonstrate great initiative and enjoy working in a highly energetic and exciting environment. The role is suited to someone who already has Brand Management experience looking for the opportunity to develop a career in marketing with an ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions. You will also have: - An understanding of, and experience in, digital & social marketing. - Strong commercial acumen. - Track record in delivering agreed performance objectives and demonstrating effective workload management and prioritisation. - Evidence of good numeracy and analytical skills. - Experience managing multiple, complex projects. - Budget management and an understanding of key principles of P&L. - Experience in coordinating & participating in cross functional teams. - Excellent stakeholder management skills. - The ability to influence and build strong relationships. - Strong presentation skills to internal and external stakeholders. What you need to know What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. The closing date for this role is 23rd January 2025. We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application. At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk) We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken