Manager Shopper Marketing Operations

Manager Shopper Marketing Operations

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Position Summary The Shopper Marketing Operations Manager is responsible for building and managing the operational backbone of the Shopper Marketing function. This role ensures financial rigor, process standardization, and campaign excellence to enable seamless execution of shopper marketing programs across divisions. Acting as the lighthouse for Shopper Marketing best practices across the organization, this role will author financial governance, model funding scenarios, and deliver efficiency, compliance, and systemic stability to support driving Nestlé Shopper Marketing at scale.
Key Responsibilities

Finance & Budget Governance
Reporting & Shopper Marketing Measurement
Campaign Communication & Shopper Marketing Best Practices
Agency & Vendor Management
Coupon Management
Process Standardization
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree required. 5+ years of experience in marketing, marketing operations, omni, or shopper marketing within CPG. Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting systems and reporting tools. Proven ability to support large teams and complex operational processes. Familiarity with enterprise forecast, PO, and financial systems a plus.
Core Competencies Operational Excellence: Ability to design and implement scalable systems and processes. Financial Rigor: Strong analytical and budgeting skills. Vendor Leadership: Skilled in managing external partners and driving accountability. Solutions-Oriented: Keen at identifying root cause issues and systematically solving them. Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and divisions both internally and externally. Innovation: Identifies opportunities for automation, process improvement, and new marketing tools. Communication: Increases understanding of processes, best practices, and principles across stakeholders. Influence: Identifies campaign excellence and amplifies awareness and adoption across organization.
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