What to ExpectThe Customer Partnership Manager will use sales data, customer research, market data, and industry information to better meet the needs of our unique consumer, to optimize performance. You will develop, formulate, and execute strategies including assortment planning, shelving recommendations, floor planning, and best‑in‑class recommendations across 4Ps for the pet category.A day in the lifeYou are a subject matter expert with the pet category and up to date with industry trends.Actively develop relationships with retail partners at buyer level.Passionate about storytelling, evaluating market trends and customer behaviour.Drive strategic recommendations for customers through category review and analysis of 4P’s: Price, Presence, Placement, and Promotion.Skilled in developing assortment strategies and future‑state planogram recommendations.Acts as the "store-level" and industry expert for our customers through continual retail visits and analysis of industry resources.Create and build fact‑based tools, scorecards, and presentations to provide category insights to customers.Challenge existing strategies and concepts, increase current knowledge base and insight through testing of new ideas.Role Requirements3+ years of experience in Category Management/Insights or Key Account Sales in CPG industry.Completion of a University Degree in Business Administration with a focus on sales or marketing.Knowledge of CPG industry sources and uses, vendors and their tools, syndicated sales data, Nielsen, space management software (JDA), Numerator, Retailer POS portals.Planogram building expertise; JDA space planning experience is an asset.Effective communication and management skills to express analytics and deliver presentations to various levels within the organization and externally to customers.Proficient in gathering data and storytelling to deliver actionable insights and effectively communicate them to both retailers and internal teams through compelling narratives.Understanding of the Canadian retail environment is an asset.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent time and project management while paying attention to detail.BenefitsAt Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.Compensation Range: $110,000 CAD to $117,000 CADBonus eligibilityComprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental advantages that start on day one of employmentVehicle EligibilityCompany matched pension planFour weeks of vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)Flexible and hybrid work arrangementsExcellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the companyAccess to Educational Assistance & Tuition ReimbursementGender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender‑affirming proceduresFertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientationAdoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoptionAccess to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestlé offices/sites)Bring your dog to work!Equal‑Opportunity Employer StatementNestlé Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.AccommodationsIf you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Customer Partnership Manager - C$110,000 - C$117,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nestlé Canada
📍 Winnipeg