Senior Associate Brand Marketing

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to support the Brand Building the Nestle Way framework and ensure consistent execution of brand planning tools across the business. You will analyze performance data, uncover trends, and inform data-driven brand growth decisions.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with brand teams and commercial leads, support analytics and marketing operations, and develop dashboards to communicate insights to cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy, analytics or project coordination (CPG experience preferred).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Experience with consumer research methods and syndicated data sources is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management including budget tracking, timeline tracking, and third-party vendor coordination is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with consumer research tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execution Support: Assist in deploying BBNW tools and processes across divisions, ensuring consistency, and accuracy.
• Project Coordination: Help manage budgets and third-party vendor relationships, track timelines/deliverables, and support cross-functional meetings and workshops.
• Data & Insights: Collect, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to uncover trends, diagnose issues, and support strategic brand recommendations. Assist in designing and executing consumer research (e.g., surveys, interviews) and interpreting syndicated data sources (e.g., POS, panel data). Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with brand teams, commercial leads, and BGS team to ensure smooth adoption of processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Marketing analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Associate to support the implementation and operationalization of the Brand Building the Nestle Way (BBNW) framework at Nestlé USA. This role is part of the Center for Demand Generation, our Center of Excellence for Marketing and Commercial Excellence. As a member of the BGS team, you will help ensure consistent execution of brand planning tools and processes, support cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to the continuous improvement of brand-building capabilities. You will play a key role in analyzing brand performance data, identifying trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making for brand growth.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about brand strategy, marketing operations and analytics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execution Support: Assist in deploying BBNW tools and processes across divisions, ensuring consistency, and accuracy.
• Project Coordination: Help manage budgets and third-party vendor relationships, track timelines/deliverables, and support cross-functional meetings and workshops.
• Data & Insights: Collect, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to uncover trends, diagnose issues, and support strategic brand recommendations. Assist in designing and executing consumer research (e.g., surveys, interviews) and interpreting syndicated data sources (e.g., POS, panel data). Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with brand teams, commercial leads, and BGS team to ensure smooth adoption of processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy, analytics or project coordination (CPG experience preferred).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Experience with consumer research methods and syndicated data sources is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management including budget tracking, timeline tracking, and third-party vendor coordination is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with consumer research tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from cross-functional teams.

Salary:$133,345.26 to$185,831.00 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

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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.