Senior Manager Brand Marketing - Gerber

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive consumer marketing and brand strategy with P&L ownership for Nestlé’s consumer brands.

  • Own end-to-end consumer insights, planning, and activation to grow revenue and market share.
  • Must-have: strong cross‑functional leadership and budget/agency management.
  • Standout: data‑driven category planning linked to manufacturing and procurement strategies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Consumer & Customer Intimacy
  • Develop a deep understanding of consumer demographics, psychographics, occasions, path to purchase, and behavioral drivers through data and research
  • Identify, validate, and develop consumer insights and universal truths to drive relevant communications
  • Analyze data and synthesize insights to optimize plans and commercial investment decisions
  • Leverage data and trends to drive marketing innovation, brand building (communications), and retail programs
  • Business Planning
  • Own the P&L to ensure delivery of revenue, profit, market share, and brand health KPIs
  • Lead the monthly operating process, including forecasting, to manage demand fluctuations and supply challenges
  • Track sales, consumption, and consumer trends to identify gaps and opportunities
  • Project end‑to‑end business plan impact and prepare cross‑functional teams for execution (procurement, supply, etc.)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Marketing or related business field, or equivalent experience
  • MBA preferred
  • Strong budget management and financial acumen
  • Excellent negotiation, relationship‑building, and communication skills
  • Strong research, strategic analysis, and problem‑solving capabilities
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing or brand management
  • Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams and agency partners
  • Experience leading marketing communications projects, including digital and media strategies

Preferred

  • Experience with IRI or Nielsen strongly preferred

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