Brand Marketing Associate - Grab & Go Desserts

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 Nestlé Professional Solutions (NPS), the Out‑of‑Home division of Nestlé USA, is seeking a Marketing Associate to support growth across the Desserts and Grab & Go portfolios. This role supports brand and category marketing initiatives, including portfolio management, innovation support, commercialization, and go‑to‑market execution across priority foodservice channels. The Marketing Associate works cross‑functionally to help deliver business objectives through disciplined execution, data‑informed analysis, and strong collaboration. Core Responsibilities Portfolio & Business Support Support portfolio optimization initiatives to improve customer relevance, mix, and financial performance across Desserts and Grab & Go. Analyze product, promotional, and category performance versus annual plans and prior periods, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare regular performance updates and presentations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews. Support annual business planning, forecasting, and ongoing performance tracking in partnership with Brand, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. Marketing Execution Execute day‑to‑day product and category marketing activities aligned to approved business strategies and channel plans. Support development and execution of go‑to‑market plans, including value proposition articulation, launch messaging, selling tools, and commercialization readiness for innovation and renovation. Manage and maintain marketing communication assets including digital shelf content, product web pages, sell sheets, brochures, presentations, and training materials. Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to support timely development and deployment of marketing assets. Innovation & Commercialization Support Support cross‑functional innovation and renovation projects from concept through commercialization and launch. Assist with new product setup activities, including system inputs, project timelines, asset coordination, and launch readiness tracking. Participate in cross‑functional meetings to support alignment across Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain. Sales & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, and Commercial Development to support sales enablement activities, including tools, training, messaging, and distributor programs. Support lead generation and sales support initiatives in coordination with internal stakeholders. Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Product Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Digital, and external agency partners to ensure aligned execution. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience. 3–5 years of experience in marketing, brand, product, or category‑related roles. Experience working cross‑functionally within a matrixed organization. Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Additional Information Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Teams. Role requires strong attention to detail, follow‑through, and comfort operating in a fast‑paced environment. Up to 20–25% travel may be required. The approximate target compensation range for this role is $100K to $118K. Please note that the pay range provided 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. 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 Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers. 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. The Nestlé 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Job Requisition:402414 #J-18808-Ljbffr PowerToFly