Marketing Associate, Beverage Innovation

For well over a century, Nestlé has been making the very best food and beverage products for families around the world. In the U.S., Nestlé's well-known brands include: Nestlé® Toll House®, Nestlé® Nesquik(tm), Nestlé® Carnation® Coffee-mate®, Stouffer's®, Stouffer's® Lean Cuisine®, Nescafé®, Libby's® Juicy Juice®, Buitoni®, Taster's Choice®, PowerBar®, Nestlé® Crunch®, Nestlé® Butterfinger®, Wonka®, Friskies® Fancy Feast®, ALPO®, and Mighty Dog®.

For the eighth consecutive year, Nestlé USA was named 'Most Admired Food Company in America' by Fortune magazine. Nestlé in the USA is comprised of the following: Brands Company (including Beverage Division, Confections & Snacks Division, Foreign Trade Division and the Sales Division), Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, Buitoni North America, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Nestlé Business Services. Within each company, there are functional support groups to produce, market and deliver quality brands and products to our consumer.

Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Nestlé USA has 21,000 employees, $12.5 billion in sales with 51 manufacturing facilities, 5 distribution centers and 59 sales offices across the country. For more information, visit us at www.nestleusa.com

EOE/MFDV
Nestlé is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:Seeking Marketing Associate to work on the commercialization and in-market phases of a market entry strategy for a coffee project that supports the Nestle Beverages portfolio. Will work closely with Sales, Logistics, Market Intelligence and external partners in the execution and commercialization phase. Lead cross functional teams including sales, packaging, technical manufacturing, supply chain and finance to ensure timely new product development hurdles are met. Responsible for commercialization process including working closely with Sales and selling in to retailers, forecasting volume and getting P and L approved. Responsible for marketing plan development and execution as well as managing marketing budget. Proactively identify and recommend business-building initiatives.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:* Responsible for day to day management for a new product launch (logistics, forecasting, sales updates)* Work with Sales and external partners to optimally execute route-to-market strategies* Marketing Plan development and management of agency execution* Understanding and analysis of relevant marketplace dynamics and consumer target* Develop financial and market analysis to quantify concept opportunities* Track marketing budgets through systems REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:* BS/BA in Business with a Marketing emphasis; or relevant marketing experience. MBA preferred. * Candidate must possess a strong drive for results, including strong leadership, decision-making and analytical skills, effective communication skills, ability to think strategically, self-motivation, and a passion for the consumer and marketing.EXPERIENCE:* Minimum 3 years in consumer/customer marketing or equivalent experience. * Luxury goods experience or Consumer packaged goods desired.SKILLS:* Strong results orientation, leadership and team player abilities * Proven track record of project management * Strong planning and organization skills* Outstanding written and oral communication skills* Decision making and quantitative analytical skills are essential * Passion for Coffee is a must* Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and strong project management skills required RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2175040&boardid=749