Category Development Specialist - Nestlé Waters

Category Development Specialist - Nestlé Waters

Company: Nestlé Waters

Location: Henniez, CH

Function: Marketing

Job Type: Full time On-site

Location: Henniez, Switzerland
Work model: Office-based with hybrid flexibility / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a Category Development Specialist at Nestlé Waters (Suisse) SA, your mission is to strengthen shopper, channel and category understanding in the retail environment to drive sustainable commercial growth for brands and clients. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to translate insights into impactful strategies and flawless execution. You will contribute to shaping our commercial agenda and enhancing visibility and performance of brands across key retail channels in Switzerland. This is your opportunity to unlock the future of beverages and craft experiences that elevate everyday living.

How you’ll make an impact as a Category Development Specialist

• Driving shopper, channel and category understanding to elevate commercial decision‑making in retail channels.
• Leading the development of strategies and plans that unlock category and brand growth based on shopper, channel and customer insights.
• Delivering deep promotional analyses for key brands and retailers and turning findings into actionable plans with clear success measures.
• Building effective in‑store communication and activation plans that strengthen visibility of products and conversion in priority channels.
• Optimizing assortments and distribution by identifying white‑spot opportunities and ensuring consistent follow‑up across key customers.
• Supporting the Commercial Development Manager by developing impactful publicity materials and executing communication for national promotions in the out-of-home channel.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into practical commercial solutions.
• Applying solid knowledge of FMCG dynamics in the Swiss market and understanding key business functions and priorities.
• Using your expertise in retail channels to drive excellence in execution, timing, budgeting and follow‑up.
• Collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating initiative, communication strength and team spirit.
• Prioritizing effectively, staying organized, and managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Bringing advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communicating effectively in French and German, English is a plus.
• Bringing to life our values of care, grit, connection and ingenuity.

At Nestlé Waters, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.