**THE OPPORTUNITY** Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development for CPW, this is a high-profile role within the business looking after one of our most iconic Australian brands, Uncle Tobys Oats. You will be responsible for leading, shaping, and empowering our team to implement category and channel strategies and key initiatives. If you have a passion for delivering strong results, best in class collaboration internally and externally, and a desire to influence strategic direction, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to take on the next step in your career. **A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...** + This role is primarily responsible for leading the development of strategic category planning, channel identification, prioritisation, and investment strategy. + You will achieve this through applying your commercial acumen in understanding and maximising shopper insights in the development of category strategies for execution in our customers. + Flexing your ability to analyse market, customer and shopper data, you will develop strategies based on category and shopper understanding that will see growth through leadership with our major customers. + Building relationships at all levels within our business, you will develop effective point of purchase initiatives and leverage support for your strategic direction of our Oats portfolio. + Working closely with Marketing teams, Sales Team, Finance, and Supply to lead, shape and drive Oats portfolio recommendations. + Delivering strong communication to AOA regional teams, on AU Oats portfolio category strategy, and performance milestones **WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL** + Essential to success in this position is previous sales or category experience in the grocery channel and extensive commercial capability. + You will have demonstrated strategic business planning & implementation skills and have a strong financial acumen. + A high-level understanding of the commercial planning process, involvement in the successful execution of sales plans, and experience with data analytics, using Circana, JDA, and other sources of databases + A solid understanding of insight, trends and implications that can be applied internally and externally. + The ability to influence cross-functional teams, and strong collaboration is a must. + Passion to drive growth, category leadership and a desire to celebrate success. _Full Australian working rights and applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role._ **Benefits** You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. In addition, we offer: + Hybrid working model + Varied career experiences and personalised development support + Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts + Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program + Paid parental and partner leave + Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing + Strong career opportunities in the world largest Food and Beverage Company (locally and globally) **Our Story** At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win. We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. Be a force for good. For more information, please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com **Apply today!**