Global Strategic Partnerships Brand Manager
Position Snapshot
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Nespresso
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
What we offer at Nespresso
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands
Position Summary
At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.
To achieve this, we live by four behaviours. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate (ICAN). Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team! And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.
As the Global Strategic Partnerships Brand Manager your role will involve supporting and leading key strategic partnerships. You will act as a cross-functional connector, responsible for leading complex and matrix teams, both internal and external, to drive successful partnerships and bring clarity to ambiguous situations. Regularly presenting to top management internally and externally, you will be required to influence senior stakeholders with integrity while representing the Nespresso brand to top global executives.
Your responsibilities will include end-to-end management of key strategic partnerships, such as identifying new partners, scoping projects, developing business cases, negotiating agreements, overseeing product development, ensuring internal alignment, leading and managing workshops, and developing go-to-market strategies.
A Day in the Life of the Global Strategic Partnerships Brand Manager
- Support strategic, operational, and executional plans by partnering with senior managers to develop product strategies, commercial value propositions, and go-to-market strategies for strategic partner brands
- Lead partner discussions, negotiations, and workshops to drive clear launch and execution plans for concrete projects and pipeline
- Serve as project leader for a selection of partners in the luxury food, drink, and new brand territories
- Conduct new business case and financial reviews, and develop new business models
- Manage day-to-day project management, including timeline and task management
- Provide 360 project team leadership across various departments, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment
- Create strong partnerships with external partner brands, internal Nespresso and Nestlé stakeholders, and external agency partners
- Deliver campaigns by developing creative ideas, leading the campaign brief and pre-production process, overseeing shoots, and ensuring coherent adaptation of communication executions
- Responsible for overall budgeting for core projects/partners
What will make you successful
- University degree or equivalent in marketing or business
- 10 years of experience in marketing and/or product management, with ideally 3 years in a global role
- Experience working on brand partnerships and collaborations is a plus
- Previous experience working for a luxury brand and/or brands with a direct business model
- Proven people management and leadership skills, including leading multicultural teams
- Proven track record in managing complex, matrix organizations
- Ability to effectively manage senior stakeholders, both internal and external
- Strong financial acumen and ability to lead business case development
- Strong analytical and creative mindset
- Ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and continuous change
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.
Position Snapshot
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Nespresso
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
What we offer at Nespresso
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands
Position Summary
At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.
To achieve this, we live by four behaviours. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate (ICAN). Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team! And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.
As the Global Strategic Partnerships Brand Manager your role will involve supporting and leading key strategic partnerships. You will act as a cross-functional connector, responsible for leading complex and matrix teams, both internal and external, to drive successful partnerships and bring clarity to ambiguous situations. Regularly presenting to top management internally and externally, you will be required to influence senior stakeholders with integrity while representing the Nespresso brand to top global executives.
Your responsibilities will include end-to-end management of key strategic partnerships, such as identifying new partners, scoping projects, developing business cases, negotiating agreements, overseeing product development, ensuring internal alignment, leading and managing workshops, and developing go-to-market strategies.
A Day in the Life of the Global Strategic Partnerships Brand Manager
- Support strategic, operational, and executional plans by partnering with senior managers to develop product strategies, commercial value propositions, and go-to-market strategies for strategic partner brands
- Lead partner discussions, negotiations, and workshops to drive clear launch and execution plans for concrete projects and pipeline
- Serve as project leader for a selection of partners in the luxury food, drink, and new brand territories
- Conduct new business case and financial reviews, and develop new business models
- Manage day-to-day project management, including timeline and task management
- Provide 360 project team leadership across various departments, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment
- Create strong partnerships with external partner brands, internal Nespresso and Nestlé stakeholders, and external agency partners
- Deliver campaigns by developing creative ideas, leading the campaign brief and pre-production process, overseeing shoots, and ensuring coherent adaptation of communication executions
- Responsible for overall budgeting for core projects/partners
What will make you successful
- University degree or equivalent in marketing or business
- 10 years of experience in marketing and/or product management, with ideally 3 years in a global role
- Experience working on brand partnerships and collaborations is a plus
- Previous experience working for a luxury brand and/or brands with a direct business model
- Proven people management and leadership skills, including leading multicultural teams
- Proven track record in managing complex, matrix organizations
- Ability to effectively manage senior stakeholders, both internal and external
- Strong financial acumen and ability to lead business case development
- Strong analytical and creative mindset
- Ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and continuous change
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.
Vevey, VD, CH, 1800
Vevey, VD, CH, 1800
