2022 Nestlé USA Marketing Development Program

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, and Lean Cuisine as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth and Chameleon Cold-Brew coffee. Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where teamwork is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day!
Here at Nestlé USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers. We’re inviting forward-thinking and courageous future leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial approach and start their journey of growth!
If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness by joining Nestlé USA.

What to expect:
The Marketing Development Rotation Program is a 3-year, development program with unique rotations and experiences that develop participants’ analytical skills, critical thinking and leadership potential. Through this robust development program, participants build relevant and real-world marketing skills that will jump-start their career as future marketing leaders within Nestlé USA.
This rotational program is fueled by a growth mindset dedicated to personal development and by a shared love of food and culinary excellence. We are looking for people with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm —with proven leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for working in a team based environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to work at various Nestlé locations across the US, and are placed on a brand team at one of our two corporate locations, Solon, OH or Arlington, VA.

Rotation Descriptions:
Rotation 1: Technical Applications Group – Associate Project Manager
This 12-month rotation is structured to allow participants to lead cross-functional teams, especially in the area of product development innovation. You will establish a strong foundation for marketing decision-making with regard to manufacturing, financial impact, and consumer insight. Development is supported with dedicated mentorship and training.
 

Rotation 2: Sales – Category Sales Development Associate
In this rotation, you will work in one of our corporate sales offices within the construct of Execute, Sell, and Create. This 12-month rotation will generate exposure to both the online and offline retail environment, engender familiarity and intimacy with our key customers, and produce category growth. You will build critical thinking skills and understand how shoppers engage with our products on the actual and digital shelf. This rotation includes a month-long placement at a key customer office.

Rotation 3: Marketing - Marketing Analyst
In the final rotation, you will be placed on a brand team at one of our corporate locations. This 12-month rotation is an opportunity for you to “put it all together” and leverage all the skills & knowledge from your previous rotations. You will call on experiential learnings and apply them to developing strategies and activations for your team. Upon completion of your final rotation, you officially graduate from the Marketing Development Program and can pursue career opportunities in our Marketing organization.

Where you Work:
We have opportunities at two U.S. locations, Arlington, VA and Solon, OH. Relocation is required at least once throughout the program. Nestlé USA provides relocation support each time an employee is required to relocate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2022.
• Majors in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sales Management, Data or Business Analytics, and related fields.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
   

Professional & Leadership Requirements:

• Previous Co-Op/Internship or other practical experience in a CPG industry preferred.
• Leadership in an extra-curricular activity or organization on-campus or through professional experiences.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess excellent analytical skills and ability to utilize basic Excel functions.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to design comprehensive presentations in PowerPoint.
• Willingness to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Comfortable working in independent and team settings.

Additional Benefits

• This program is endorsed by the Marketing Leadership Team and our Executive Leaders. Every participant is assigned a mentor (a senior marketing leader) and an advisor (marketing associate) to round out their development and support successful project completion.
• As participants move on to their third rotation, they are also invited to participate in our marketing development curriculum. This features best-in-class courses that build functional knowledge, as well as multi-day immersive sessions. All our courses feature internal & external thought leaders.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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