Associate Brand Manager – Innovation

Nestle

Associate Brand Manager driving innovation and renovation for CPG brands at Nestlé Health Science. Analyzing market trends and executing innovation projects from concept through launch.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own ongoing performance tracking across innovation and renovation platforms (consumption, velocity)
Analyze syndicated data (Cirana, Stackline), panel data, and internal sales data to identify trends and opportunities
Develop actionable insights to inform pipeline prioritization and renovation decisions
Monitor competitive landscape and category shifts
Support post-launch tracking and optimization recommendations
Build executive-ready reports and dashboards for leadership updates
Lead renovation initiatives across brands
Drive execution of innovation projects through stage-gate process
Partner with R&D, Medical, Regulatory, Packaging, and Operations on product development decisions
Support concept development and consumer research
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with brand strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1-3 year(s) of experience in brand management for a CPG Food, CPG Personal Product or OTC brand
Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market dynamics into actionable tactics
Collaborative/team player with strategic agility
Proven ability to make complex decisions and deal with ambiguity
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong presentation skills and written communications
Customer and consumer focus
Ability to interact successfully with senior management
Skills in Circana data analysis, marketing budget management, volume forecasting, project management, and copy development are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Competitive total rewards package
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysismarket dynamicsproject managementvolume forecastingcopy developmentpipeline prioritizationrenovation decisionsinnovation projectsstage-gate processbudget management

Soft Skills

analytical skillscollaborativestrategic agilitydecision makingdealing with ambiguityprioritizationpresentation skillswritten communicationcustomer focusinteraction with senior management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree