Commercial Development Specialist

Position Snapshot 

Permanent Position

Location: Linda-a-Velha, Portugal 
Company: Nestlé Portugal 
Full-time 

About Us 

Working at Nestlé means joining one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. 

Position Summary 

As a CDT Activation Specialist – Confectionery, you will activate category strategies across trade touchpoints, driving visibility, shopper engagement and business growth in retail and proximity channels. 

A Day in the Life 

• Deliver best-in-class POS activations. 
• Coordinate initiatives with Marketing, Sales and external agencies. 
• Support category development and planogram execution. 
• Analyze activity performance and ROI. 
• Drive visibility, shopper engagement and in-store excellence. 
• Partner with field teams to unlock growth opportunities. 

What Will Make You Successful 

• University degree. 
• Minimum 2–3 years in Commercial Development, Sales, Trade Marketing or Category roles. 
• Knowledge of retail and shopper dynamics. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• English proficiency. 
• Results-oriented and agile approach. 

What We Offer 

• Development opportunities. 
• Exposure to cross-functional teams. 
• Flexible work environment. 
• Career growth opportunities. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits.