Customer Account Associate - AWG (Associate Wholesale Grocers)

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington, Eden Prairie, Rogers, Solon (VA, MN, AR, OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Customer Account Associate for the AWG (Associate Wholesale Grocers) team. This role supports the Account Director and CAMs, handling systems administration, data entry, and coordinating meetings to drive efficiencies across the Neighborhood Grocers Team.

With a focus on process, item setup, ad tracking, and contract support, you will help achieve sales targets and improve execution with Nestlé Retail Sales and Distributor teams. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 1–2 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other collaboration tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of sales fundamentals: pricing, promotion, assortment, merchandising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help achieve annual sales targets, drive profitable sales, and share growth.
• Organize and/or lead team specific meetings and platforms to drive efficiencies of the broader group.
• Manage customer forms, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Coordinate and assist with strategy building for large-scale meetings and planning sessions.
• Attend internal business meetings & customer meetings as opportunities arise.
• Assist with item setup, including entering data into forms and/or systems.
• Track new items, big bets, other ad hoc tracking & monitoring activities.
• Gather ad tracking via Numerator.
• Compile digital product and ad images.
• Support with promotional contracts in customer systems, confirm dates, lead times, and amounts, and review with Account Manager.
• Manage sample ordering process and track sample inventory.
• Drive excellence in execution with Nestlé Retail Sales team and Distributor Sales team.
• Partner with Sales Operations Managers as liaisons for Account Team(s).
• Collaborate with CAMs/SCASs to fix reporting and mapping.
• Support division liaison with division activities/initiatives.
• Coordinate division meetings & communication.
• Create automated customer reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Sales fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

1–2 years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Customer Account Associate - AWG (Associate Wholesale Grocers)

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At Nestlé 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 Nestlé 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.
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Customer Account Associate is a key member of the Customer Account team, providing support to the Account Director/Senior Manager, Customer Account Managers (CAM), and/or Senior Customer Account Specialists (SCAS). The Associate ensures alignment with the team they support and oversees systems administration to ensure smooth team operations. This role is responsible for important tactical work that will drive efficiencies within the account team(s) and Neighborhood Grocers Team (NGT).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Account Team Support & Systems Administration

• Responsible for delivering support to help achieve annual sales targets, drive profitable sales, and share growth.
• Organize and/or lead team specific meetings and platforms to drive efficiencies of the broader group.
• Manage customer forms, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Coordinate and assist with strategy building for large-scale meetings and planning sessions, including joint business planning and integrated commercial planning.
• Attend internal business meetings & customer meetings (as opportunities arise).
• Assist with item setup, including entering relevant data into forms and/or systems.
• Track new items, big bets, other ad hoc tracking & monitoring activities.
• Gather ad tracking via Numerator.
• Compile digital product and ad images.
• Support with promotional contracts in customer systems, confirm dates, lead times, and amounts, and review with Account Manager.
• Manage sample ordering process and track sample inventory.

Win at Retail: Improving Execution with NRS & Distribution Support

• Drive excellence in execution through continual interaction with Nestlé Retail Sales team (NRS) and/or Distributor Sales team.
• Responsible for NRS and Distributor communication & activities (sell sheets/booking sheets, etc.).
• Partner with Sales Operations Managers (SOMs) as liaisons for Account Team(s).
• Collaborate with CAMs/SCASs to fix NRS/Distributor Team reporting and mapping.

Special Projects (Varies by Team)

• Support NGT Division liaison with division activities/initiatives.
• Coordinate division specific meetings & communication.
• Responsible for automated customer reports.

Right People, Right Place: Talent Development

• Own personal development through adoption of capability tools and participation in career development programs.
• Develop critical behaviors (Ways of Winning) through robust PDP process.
• Utilize data and reporting tools to support 4P (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) objectives and provide actionable insights.

Integrated Approach: Team & Cross-Functional Communication

• Actively ensure timely & effective communication with internal partners – Leaders, CAMs, Field Execution Teams (Nestlé Retail Sales & Distributor Team), etc…

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 1–2 years of relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an administrative or support role is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other collaboration tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of sales fundamentals: pricing, promotion, assortment, merchandising is preferred.

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Salary:$60,000.00 to$80,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.