Nestlé SA
Brand Marketing Manager, Innovation (Boost)
Nestlé SA, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
Brand Marketing Manager, Innovation (Boost)
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. We embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
We bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We foster professional growth, celebrate achievements, and offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues worldwide, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary Nestlé Health Science Innovation team is searching for a self‑motivated, experienced Brand Marketer with expertise in developing and marketing CPG and/or consumer healthcare brands. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health, wellness, and nutrition and will use that passion everyday to build brands for Nestlé Health Science and improve lives. The Innovation Brand Marketing Manager is an impactful and dynamic brand management position in a high‑growth segment.
The Brand Marketing Manager, Innovation will lead and deliver the innovation strategy across the largest, high‑growth brands by building white‑space opportunities and capturing channel and customer priorities. This role will partner extensively with high‑functioning cross‑functional teams to define and execute all elements of innovation strategies from concept to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
Build and commercialize 3‑5 year innovation pipelines that deliver incremental sales growth and achieve financial objectives. Lead short‑term opportunity development and execution, and long‑term strategic innovation planning, across key brands and benefit spaces aligning with brand positioning, value proposition and consumer demand mapping.
Lead the analysis and identification of new white‑space innovation opportunities and benefit spaces. Work closely with R&D to assess viability and feasibility and develop new product concepts that fulfill unmet consumer needs and drive differentiation and incremental growth.
Partner with Consumer Insights and Data Analytics teams to identify omnichannel category and consumer trends and build action learning plans from early consumer understanding to new product concept development to opportunity sizing through consumer validation.
Lead new products through stage‑gate approval process with Project Management from concept through commercialization including product design (formulation, format, flavor profile, etc.), packaging structure and graphics.
Partner with Medical, Regulatory and Legal partners to develop differentiated new product claims and claim support strategy.
Partner with Sales Strategy to develop pricing strategy, distribution targets, volume builds and strong sales story, including presentation materials to achieve retailer commitment.
Support development of launch communication plans with Brand Experience team with compelling insights and strong storytelling.
Experience and Education Requirements
5 years of Brand Management / New Product Innovation experience building brands and driving the business, including financial management and P&L management.
Proven success in delivering consumer packaged goods innovation and developing 3‑5 innovation strategies.
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field required; MBA preferred.
Comfortable with an estimated 20% annual travel.
Skills
Strong cross‑functional collaboration and leadership through product development and commercialization.
Proven ability to analyze business and category trends and develop strategies and marketing programs that have driven business results.
Strong leadership, analytic skillset, planning, communication, and presentation skills.
Oral and written communication skills; ease presenting ideas & recommendations to senior leadership.
Analytic thinking.
Strategic thinking and key issue/opportunity analysis.
Project management skills.
Innate creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to exhibit professionalism across the organization.
Passion for the health and wellness space.
Location & Travel This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Compensation The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Benefits Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. The skills you gained while serving our country—flexibility, agility, leadership—are the same that will make you successful in this role. With our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
Immigrant Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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We bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We foster professional growth, celebrate achievements, and offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues worldwide, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary Nestlé Health Science Innovation team is searching for a self‑motivated, experienced Brand Marketer with expertise in developing and marketing CPG and/or consumer healthcare brands. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health, wellness, and nutrition and will use that passion everyday to build brands for Nestlé Health Science and improve lives. The Innovation Brand Marketing Manager is an impactful and dynamic brand management position in a high‑growth segment.
The Brand Marketing Manager, Innovation will lead and deliver the innovation strategy across the largest, high‑growth brands by building white‑space opportunities and capturing channel and customer priorities. This role will partner extensively with high‑functioning cross‑functional teams to define and execute all elements of innovation strategies from concept to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
Build and commercialize 3‑5 year innovation pipelines that deliver incremental sales growth and achieve financial objectives. Lead short‑term opportunity development and execution, and long‑term strategic innovation planning, across key brands and benefit spaces aligning with brand positioning, value proposition and consumer demand mapping.
Lead the analysis and identification of new white‑space innovation opportunities and benefit spaces. Work closely with R&D to assess viability and feasibility and develop new product concepts that fulfill unmet consumer needs and drive differentiation and incremental growth.
Partner with Consumer Insights and Data Analytics teams to identify omnichannel category and consumer trends and build action learning plans from early consumer understanding to new product concept development to opportunity sizing through consumer validation.
Lead new products through stage‑gate approval process with Project Management from concept through commercialization including product design (formulation, format, flavor profile, etc.), packaging structure and graphics.
Partner with Medical, Regulatory and Legal partners to develop differentiated new product claims and claim support strategy.
Partner with Sales Strategy to develop pricing strategy, distribution targets, volume builds and strong sales story, including presentation materials to achieve retailer commitment.
Support development of launch communication plans with Brand Experience team with compelling insights and strong storytelling.
Experience and Education Requirements
5 years of Brand Management / New Product Innovation experience building brands and driving the business, including financial management and P&L management.
Proven success in delivering consumer packaged goods innovation and developing 3‑5 innovation strategies.
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field required; MBA preferred.
Comfortable with an estimated 20% annual travel.
Skills
Strong cross‑functional collaboration and leadership through product development and commercialization.
Proven ability to analyze business and category trends and develop strategies and marketing programs that have driven business results.
Strong leadership, analytic skillset, planning, communication, and presentation skills.
Oral and written communication skills; ease presenting ideas & recommendations to senior leadership.
Analytic thinking.
Strategic thinking and key issue/opportunity analysis.
Project management skills.
Innate creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to exhibit professionalism across the organization.
Passion for the health and wellness space.
Location & Travel This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Compensation The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Benefits Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. The skills you gained while serving our country—flexibility, agility, leadership—are the same that will make you successful in this role. With our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
Immigrant Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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