Brand Marketing Associate - Nutrition

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Step into a pivotal role where you'll own and champion one of our legacy brands within the Nutrition division-an opportunity designed for high-impact leadership and strategic brand stewardship. As a Brand Marketing Associate, you'll operate at a Brand Manager level, entrusted with full responsibility for shaping brand strategy, driving innovation, and executing commercialization plans that deliver profitable growth. This is your chance to make a visible mark on a well-established brand, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging actionable insights to unlock consumer and customer value. If you're ready to accelerate your career and lead end-to-end brand initiatives, this is the role for you.

Consumer & Customer Intimacy

• Deeply understand consumer demographics, psychographics, occasions, and behavioral drivers through data and research
• Validate or develop consumer insights to drive relevant communications
• Analyze data and synthesize learnings into actionable insights
• Transform data and trends into marketing innovation, brand building, and retail programs

Business Planning

• Own P&L to meet key business KPIs: revenue, profit, market share, brand health
• Lead monthly operating process for business performance and accurate forecasting
• Track sales, consumption, and trends to identify gaps/opportunities
• Manage consumer marketing budget efficiently
• Develop strategic revenue management strategies (pricing, promo, price pack architecture)
• Support manufacturing, distribution, sourcing, and procurement strategies
• Chart category/brand course using data-driven decision-making
• Explore new approaches to brand innovation, including licensing and partnerships

Brand and Product Experience

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop marketing strategies
• Identify optimal engagement strategies and campaign structures
• Ensure cultural relevance of brand identity and activations
• Activate nutrition, health, and wellness propositions in communications
• Drive continuous growth from demand generation dollars

Commercial Excellence

• Partner with Sales and Customers to execute strategy in omni-channel environments
• Analyze and optimize promotional programs
• Support packaging changes due to product, graphic, or formula updates
• Translate strategic plans into annual commercial plans for retailer channels
• Lead development and execution of annual marketing plans (product, price, place, promotion)

• Product Brand/Marketing Communications Strategy
• Media Strategy, MBP & QBR, PFME, Consumer Pricing (SRM)
• Consumer Marketing Operations & Execution
• Insights & Analytics, eCommerce, Agency Management
• Supply/Materials tradeoffs, Customer meetings
• Category, Brand, and Consumer Strategy
• Product Innovation, Portfolio Management, Channel Strategy
• Sustainability, New Business Models, Nutrition
• Design Strategy (packaging), Operations Strategy, Procurement & Sourcing
• Trade Strategy, Channel Strategy, Category Expertise

• University Degree (BA/BS) in Marketing or related field; MBA preferred
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures
• Strong negotiation, relationship building, and strategic analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to change
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic financial acumen and risk/return analysis
• Ability to prioritize workload, self-manage projects, and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• 3-5 years in marketing or brand management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or agency partners
• Experience with marketing communication projects (digital/media strategies)
• Experience leveraging data, research, and trends to understand consumer behavior (IRI or Nielsen knowledge recommended)
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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