Sales Development Manager - International Premium Brands

Position Snapshot

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, Assago Headquarter

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Permanent contract – full time

Accelerate the business of our International Premium Brands, ensuring profitable growth and strong execution across markets.

At least 8 years’ experience in marketing, trade marketing or sales in an international environment

Fluent in Italian and English

Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Dirigente Level. Salary range will be shared before the first interview, in line with the EU Pay Transparency rules.

Position Summary

As Sales Development Manager for the International Premium Brands, you will lead the development and performance of the international brands portfolio, ensuring profitable growth and strong execution across markets.

A Day in the Life as Sales Development Manager

Drive portfolio development and contribute to growth strategy across markets

Co-build ambitious and consistent commercial plans with markets (innovation, pricing, investments…)

Ensure alignment and local adaptation of global brand plans

Monitor performance, define KPIs and implement corrective actions

Lead cross-functional strategic projects across the organisation

Manage, coach and develop team members

What Will Make You Successful

Strong experience in marketing, trade marketing or sales in an international environment

Proven ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders

Strong analytical skills and results-driven mindset

Solid understanding of business dynamics (finance, supply, operations)

Leadership, collaboration mindset and ability to work in complex environment

What we offer?

At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options

Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs

Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives

Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform

Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities

Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment.

About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group.

The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life. Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders.

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is the only beverage company with all bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Additionally, the company has implemented around 70 water regeneration projects globally, as part of its ambition to protect and restore more water than it uses, working with local stakeholders and experts to identify shared water challenges and support solutions that build resilience and benefit communities and nature.