Assistant Brand Manager

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands such as Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also offer innovative medicines aimed at preventing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal and metabolic‑related diseases.
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 positions can be remote or hybrid based on geographic location, with a preference for candidates who live within commuting 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, PowerPoint, 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 and Benefits

The approximate pay range for this position is $105,000 – $135,000 base. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

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.

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