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Assistant Brand Manager

Nestl S.A · Bridgewater, MA, USA ·

Pay:
$105,000-$135,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary
The Assistant Brand Manager, Targeted Brands (Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, GARD) supports end‑to‑end brand management by driving planning, budgeting, performance reporting, and product initiatives across three targeted brands. This role partners cross‑functionally (Finance, Media, Sales, Supply Chain, Medical/Legal/Regulatory, and Insights) to execute strategies that deliver brand growth, optimize investments, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.

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 to our Corporate HQ in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Responsibilities
Strategic Planning

Support annual planning by aggregating insights to inform brand strategy

Partner with Brand Experience to develop marketing plans aligned to objectives

Collaborate with Sales/Customer Strategy to translate strategy into selling materials

Budget Management

Manage brand budgets, including PO tracking, mix optimization, and monthly deliverables

Oversee coupon execution including code submissions, forecasting, and redemption tracking

Monthly Reporting

Lead Monthly Business Reviews, consolidating performance data, competitive updates, and results

Support GPS phasing with consumption trends, insights, and program updates

Product Management

Facilitate packaging updates and new item requests

Partner with inventory team to monitor OOS issues and reduce write-offs

Collaborate with Medical/Legal/Regulatory to maintain and approve claims

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in a similar role

Bachelor's degree, with MBA preferred

Branded CPG experience, nice to have!

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)

Experience with Circana and SAP or similar enterprise systems, strongly preferred

Travel up to 10%

Skills

Strong analytical skills with ability to build models and generate insights

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up effectively

Strong organizational and planning skills

Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Regulatory)

Self‑motivated, energetic, and eager to learn

Passion for health & wellness a plus

Compensation
The approximate pay range for this position is $105,000- $135,000 base. 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
Nestle offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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