POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location: Linda-a-Velha, Portugal

Company: Nestlé Portugal – Nespresso

Position: Permanent

Full-time/Hybrid mode

ABOUT US

Working at Nestlé means you'll join the world's largest food and beverage multinational. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of our consumers, contributing to a healthier future.

*At Nestlé, we are firmly committed to equal opportunities for men and women, as well as to age diversity, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social origin, religion or belief, and disability.*

POSITION SUMMARY

For our Nestlé Nespresso Portugal, we are looking for a Product \& Activation Manager. This role leads the end-to-end strategy for the Product Portfolio (Coffee, Machines \& Accessories), as well as Activation and Acquisition across B2C and B2B. It connects global strategy with local needs and ensures consumer-centric execution with strong business impact.

Do you want to be part of a multinational whose values are based on respect?

Apply and come make a difference in the lives of people and families, communities, and the planet.

We are waiting for you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT \& ACTIVATION MANAGER…

* Implement and localize the product strategy and commercial value proposition;
* Manage the portfolio of coffee, machines, accessories and services;
* Review portfolio performance continuously, analyze data \& insights to understand and lead possible optimizations;
* Lead regular deep dives on market, trends and competitive development for coffee, machines, accessories and services to fuel the local product strategy and marketing plan, in collaboration with Data \& Insights responsible;
* Lead the execution of all permanent and non-permanent launches of coffee, machines, accessories and services;
* Initiate market specific local initiatives with specific RMM approval through a global tool;
* Ensure continuous improvement through leading pre- and post-evaluations of product launches \& themes;
* Lead the yearly Coffee and Accessory Activation \& Promotional Plan across B2C and B2B channels;
* Ensure activation plans remain consumer‑centric and insight‑driven;
* Monitor business uplift and adjust priorities to maximize impact and efficiency;
* Lead the yearly Acquisition and Machine Renovation Plan in both direct channels and trade in close alignment with the Product Lead, Trade and Channel and other key stakeholders;
* Ensure all the insights coming from CE\&I and commercial team to build a qualitative acquisition plan that secures the AB growth.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

* University degree in Management, Marketing or related field;
* At least 8 years of experience in Product and/or Brand Management, ideally in D2C;
* Experience with strong brands and commercially driven organizations;
* Proven experience leading and developing teams;
* Experience in project management;
* B2B marketing or commercial experience is a plus;
* Full proficiency in English;
* Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

Here at Nestlé Portugal we care about our Talents and we continuously work to have our teams engaged and our people achieving their best professional performance, without forgetting personal development and work-life balance. Joining us will bring you:

* Development of expertise
* Immersion in a culturally diverse team
* Local and international exposure
* Flexible working environment
* Engagement and well-being activities
* Competitive salary
* Health Insurance
* Meal allowance card
* Make part of the Nestlé Club and get discount in several partners
* Free coffee (and good coffee) at the office
* Shop with special discounts for employees
* Company equipment according to professional needs
* Medical support available at the office (in Lisbon)
* E-learning courses and training program to get you where you aim to be
* Career progression and possibilities for international career