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 like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

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 position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable 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, Power Point, 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
  
  

The approximate pay range for this position is $105,000- $135,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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Job Requisition: 403057

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