Nestlé Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. As a business serving other businesses, we’re focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large. Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestlé Professional.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.The Out of Home (OOH) Division at Nestlé USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafé, and Starbucks. With our extensive networks and industry knowledge, we offer unparalleled support and guidance to foodservice operators, ensuring their success in a competitive market. We strive to contribute to a healthier future by providing the finest ingredients and operational knowledge to every type of foodservice operation. The strength of our trusted brands is supported by a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to deepening their industry experience. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. Our employees thrive on opportunities to grow and develop within the foodservice industry, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.Are you known for your inquisitive nature and exceptional storytelling abilities? We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Manager of Market Insights to spearhead our best-in-class Market Insights program for Nestlé Out-Of-Home. As an individual contributor, you will play a pivotal role in driving long-term value for our business. Drawing upon your deep understanding of the industry, customers, brands, operators, and consumers, you will serve as a thought leader, providing invaluable insights to stakeholders. Your expertise will guide company strategy, tactics, and planning, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. Effectively communicating complex information will be second nature to you, as you regularly engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization, in both large and small settings. If you are passionate about leveraging internal and external insights to shape the future of our company and have a knack for captivating storytelling, we invite you to join our team.This role will be based in our Arlington, Virginia or Solon, Ohio office, and report to the Senior Director of Commercial Development and Sales Enablement.Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Leadership
Confidently communicates vision, strategy, and complex ideas in relevant terms to stakeholders up, down, and across the company.
Demonstrates innate curiosity, with the ability to deeply understand complex issues.
Has the ability to prioritize activities and orchestrate resources for efficiency and effectiveness.
Demonstrates agility with an ability to quickly adapt to change and pivot, as needed.
Possesses a strong focus on needs of foodservice operators and consumers.
Is an end-to-end thinker that can make sound decisions that benefit the entire ecosystem.
Is a strong collaborator that builds rapport, transparency, trust, and strong culture with stakeholders.
Uses trustworthy information to draw conclusions to create clarity, even with incomplete information.
Inspires action with compelling visualizations, quantifiable implications, and persuasive presentations.
Strategy and Insight
Uses customer, category, channel, competitor, and consumer insights to influence business plans.
Analyzes syndicated and secondary data sources, translating them into actionable insights that inform situational analysis, channel and customer strategies, long-term business planning, and innovation.
Leads annual situation assessment process and category outlook over the 3-year horizon, informed by societal macro trends, category growth drivers and thought leadership.
Fosters a strong relationship with other Nestlé insights teams that drives value for the total business.
Is fluent in using sources like Circana or Technomic to drive business understanding.
Identifies growth opportunities grounded in market trends and business analytics.
Prepares and presents ad-hoc analyses, sometimes with short notice.
Publishes regular internal insights reporting.
Program Management
Develops and executes a self-serve program that enables Marketing, Sales, and other supporting teams to obtain relevant and timely insights from a resource set.
Develops and executes the Market Insights program in support of strategic priorities.
Identifies and manages relationships with data and insight resource providers, including proposing and managing investment costs.
May present at customer, business partner, or industry events from time to time.
Experience
7 years of market insights, business analytics, and/or related consulting experience in foodservice, CPG, or other relevant industry.
Advanced verbal and written communication skill, including public speaking.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and data visualization skills.
Experience working in the Foodservice industry, preferred.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelors in Business Administration and/or MBA preferred
Possesses business & financial acumen
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Requisition ID282319#ORTSEAMIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, 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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy