Brand & Marketing Development Associate

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. is seeking a Brand & Marketing Development Associate in Richmond, VA for a one-year program designed to build future Brand and Marketing talent.

The role offers exposure to core marketing capabilities, structured development, and cross-functional collaboration across brands, consumer experience, sales, and finance. You'll analyze data, support marketing initiatives, and gain leadership skills with coach­ing and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• No more than 2 years professional experience.
• Interest in marketing, business, analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across teams and functions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer, category, marketplace, and brand performance data.
• Support development and execution of marketing programs and initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Brand Management, Consumer Experience, Sales, Finance, and other functions.
• Develop insights and recommendations using research and business analytics.
• Participate in business reviews, strategic projects, and planning activities.
• Support project management, process improvement, and program execution.
• Build marketing, analytical, business, and leadership capabilities through meaningful assignments and coaching.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Marketing interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Brand & Marketing Development Associate

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: John Middleton Co

Job Description:

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

The Brand/Marketing Development Associate role is a one year assignment designed to build Altria's future pipeline of Brand and Marketing talent.

The Associate will contribute to meaningful business initiatives, develop core Brand and Marketing capabilities, and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and marketing disciplines. Through structured development, coaching, and performance feedback, Associates build the skills and experiences needed to succeed in future Marketing Analyst opportunities. The role develops marketing, analytical, business, and leadership capabilities while providing exposure to cross-functional collaboration and enterprise decision-making.

Associates may be matched to and offered a Marketing Analyst position at any point during the one-year program based on demonstrated performance, development, business needs, and available opportunities.

What you will be doing:

As a Brand/Marketing Development Associate, you may:

• Analyze consumer, category, marketplace, and brand performance data
• Support development and execution of marketing programs and initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Brand Management, Consumer Experience, Sales, Finance, and other functions
• Develop insights and recommendations using research and business analytics
• Participate in business reviews, strategic projects, and planning activities
• Support project management, process improvement, and program execution
• Build marketing, analytical, business, and leadership capabilities through meaningful assignments and coaching

This role provides exposure to the core capabilities required for success in Brand and Marketing careers at Altria.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• No more than 2 years professional experience
• Demonstrated interest in marketing, business, communications, analytics, consumer insights, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

The Brand/Marketing Development Associate role is a temporary one-year developmental position for future Marketing Analyst opportunities within the organization. Placement into a Marketing Analyst role is not guaranteed and depends on demonstrated performance, development, business needs, and available opportunities. Development Associates who are not placed into a Marketing Analyst role during the initial 12 month program may be separated or may remain eligible for future openings for up to 24 months depending on performance and anticipated business need.

This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.