Brand Manager- Optifast in Melbourne, Australia

Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. Focused on delivering quality-of-life benefits through nutritional solutions, we harness scientific and clinical advances to improve health through managed nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are 3,000 people around the world who are driving breakthroughs and innovating for impact. With a global presence in about 50 markets, we invite you to impact the future of health and your career with us.

The Opportunity

Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. With a global presence in about 50 markets, Nestlé Health Science offers tremendous career growth opportunities because of expansion, and an opportunity to impact the future of health.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated Brand Marketer to join the passionate Nestlé Health Science (NHS) team. As Brand Manager, you will be responsible for leading our market leading weight loss brand, OPTIFAST VLCD, for both the Australia and New Zealand market. OPTIFAST VLCD has over 40 years’ experience across the globe, with over 80 publications and clinical studies proving its efficacy and safety. The OPTIFAST team passionately aspires to help people unlock their inner strength to reclaim health and vitality.

This is the perfect opportunity if you have a strong drive to succeed, proactive attitude and ability to work with autonomy.

A day in the life…

In this diverse and exciting role, a day in the life as our OPTIFAST VLCD Brand Manager will look like:

• Develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies and marketing plans for OPTIFAST in alignment with the regional and global marketing objectives

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to drive brand positioning and differentiation

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, advertising and social media, to drive brand awareness and engagement for both consumers and healthcare professionals

• Manage relationships with local agencies and collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, medical affairs, and regulatory to ensure effective execution of marketing plans and initiatives.

• Monitor and analyse brand performance metrics, market share, and sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

• Manage the brand budget effectively, ensuring optimum allocation of resources to maximise ROI

• Drive and deliver new product innovations – from ideation through to commercialisation

What will make you successful

• We are looking for someone who is dynamic, pragmatic, a team player and is results focused.

• You will have proven brand management experience ideally within HealthCare/Pharmaceutical (OTC) categories/ brands.

• You will have Innovation leadership experience – experience in new product development including concept creation, new product development and commercialisation into market.

• Tertiary qualified in marketing preferred and have demonstrable commercial and financial acumen.

• You will have digital and social media marketing knowledge and experiences.

• Strong communication and relationship building skills needed to engage effectively with multiple global and internal stakeholders and third-party providers across Australia & New Zealand.

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:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model

• Up to 5 KitKat Days off per year

• 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

• Purchase Leave Scheme

• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave

• Discounted gym memberships

• Discounted Nestlé products

• Novated Leasing

• Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

Applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Our Story

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia jobsnear.net Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.

For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home jobsnear.net Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we’ll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.