Brand Manager Nescafe Dolce Gusto

Brand Manager Nescafe Dolce Gusto at Nestlé

Business Area: Nestle Beverages

Location: Gatwick - Hybrid

Salary: Up To £52,000 Depending On Experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits:

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestlé
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth

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 are recruiting for a Brand Manager Nescafe Dolce Gusto, to join us to design & deliver best in class marketing activities that drive penetration & support to achieve our business objectives. This is a permanent opportunity which will report into the Senior Brand Manager and will see you work on the two exciting coffee brands, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto & STARBUCKS by Dolce Gusto.

Join our NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto team, where we blend innovation and passion to bring coffee shop culture into every home. As a Brand Manager Nescafe Dolce Gusto, you will drive dynamic marketing strategies and consumer communications, ensuring our diverse coffee offerings resonate with consumers' tastes. Be part of a vibrant team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, shaping the future of coffee experiences across the UK and Europe.

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.

Your Impact

Ultimately, as Brand Manager Nescafe Dolce Gusto, you will be responsible for playing a central role in shaping how one of the UK’s most vibrant coffee brands shows up for consumers every single day. No two days will look the same, but you can expect to work across the full marketing spectrum—balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Your other key responsibilities will include:

• Integrated Marketing Campaigns: Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns that resonate with consumers, ensuring brand relevance in a competitive landscape.
• Digital Strategy Ownership: Manage and enhance our digital visibility by driving both paid and organic search strategies, ensuring effective online engagement with consumers.
• Product Launch Leadership: Oversee the launch of new coffee pods, from concept development to shelf placement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to measure and optimize performance.
• Collaboration with Global Teams: Work closely with global teams to integrate UK insights into global strategies, adapting innovations to meet local market needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with sales, supply chain, insights, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of brand initiatives.

Your Ingredients for Success

To be successful in this role, you will already have a fantastic breadth of experience in marketing, ideally with previous experience within the FMCG category.

• Consumer Insight: A passion for understanding consumer needs and leveraging data to develop impactful marketing strategies.
• Innovative Thinker: Strong strategic thinking and creativity, paired with excellent organizational skills to execute projects effectively.
• Effective Communicator: Superb communication skills that foster collaboration with stakeholders and align marketing initiatives with business strategy.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Ability to navigate ambiguity and pressure while finding positive solutions in complex situations.

What You Need To Know

Advert posting date: 30/01/2026

Advert closing date: 13/02/2026

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.

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 Nestlé’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Key skills/competency

• Brand Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Product Launch
• FMCG Experience
• Consumer Insight
• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Project Execution