Business Area: NESCAFÉ Location: Gatwick (Hybrid 2/ days in the office at Park House - anchor day Wednesdays) Salary: £55,000- £60,000 annually depending on experience Some of our other fantastic benefits include: - Competitive Bonus scheme - 17% Car Allowance, capped at £13,000 per annum - Generous pension scheme - 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement - 2 paid volunteering days - A focus on personal development and growth - Nespresso machine and allowance of capsules Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual's flexible working needs, don't let this stop you from applying. We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Senior Brand Manage r to join the Mixes team in the Coffee Division based in Park House, Crawley. This role will report directly into the Marketing Manager for Mixes and will see you work on the world's biggest coffee brand, NESCAFÉ, to deliver best in class marketing activities that support us to achieve our commercial objectives. We want to "Make a positive difference in every cup". From creating the very first NESCAFÉ in 1938, to joining the first expedition to the top of Mount Everest or being the first coffee on the moon - we've been part of creating great connections that have started with a coffee and lead to even greater experiences! NESCAFÉ is the biggest coffee brand in the world and providing great quality coffee which tastes delicious and is responsibly sourced is at the top of our agenda. At the same time, we're operating in a business environment that is more competitive and challenging than ever before. Be the one to join us; a dynamic team that never stops pushing the boundaries to delight its consumers! When joining our team in the UK, you're joining one of the most important markets globally and will be part of shaping plans not only for the UK but for the whole of Europe. Marketing at Nestlé gives you experience of the full mix of disciplines, from generating brand strategy to executing annual plans, leading exciting innovation and renovation initiatives, and creating engaging consumer communications. You'll be working daily with cross-functional teams to make your plans come to life. Your impact As a Senior Brand Manager, you will be responsible for the full NESCAFÉ Mixes (Foaming and Non-Foaming) portfolio. You will work with the Zone & SBU teams to lead the development of the Foaming & Non-Foaming coffee category by executing significant innovation projects & identifying new growth opportunities. Your other key responsibilities will include: - Driving brand performance by delivering sales, market share and profit targets across the Nescafé Mixes portfolio. - Leading media strategy and investment decisions, leveraging insights, econometrics and performance data to optimise plans. - Translating consumer, shopper and category insights into actionable brand initiatives, innovation pipelines and pack/price strategies. - Building compelling commercial propositions and lead innovation from concept to launch in collaboration with above-market and technical teams. - Monitoring market, category and competitor trends to evaluate marketing effectiveness and proactively adapt brand plans in a dynamic FMCG environment. Your ingredients for success Ideally, we are looking for an experienced marketer who is already operating at a SBM level, or an exceptional BM who is ready to step up. Someone who has exceptionally strong commercial acumen coupled with the ability to influence well within the matrix to deliver the best brand experiences alongside our above-market colleagues. You will be passionate, tenacious; results focused and enjoy working in a highly energetic and exciting environment. Acting as an ambassador for the brand, you will have strong project management and analytical skills whilst being a conscientious team player. Pro-activity and enthusiasm are essential elements for this role. You'll also be able to: - Influence and align senior stakeholders across local, market and European teams with confidence. - Proactively steer brand plans and key initiates, ensuring effective collaboration at the right moments. - Communicate with impact, from small-group discussions to large presentations for internal and customer audiences. - Manage multiple complex projects end-to-end, including leading successful new product launches. - Bring strong FMCG experience (with beverages/coffee a bonus), thriving in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. What you need to know Advert posting date: 22nd May 2026 Advert closing date: 5th June 2026 We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery. At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process. To find out more about Nestle's commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace