Marketing Associate- Nestle Purina

 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Entry level Branded Marketing role, with career progressing to Brand Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Marketing Plan ‘ Participate in development of marketing plan and contribute to objectives, strategies and tactics.

* Promotions and Packaging ‘ Assist in execution of promotional programs/calendar. Manage Coupon/Catalina and Customer Relationship Marketing. Analyze promotional programs to maximize effectiveness/efficiency and make on-going recommendations for improvements to programs. Manage packaging changes due to product, graphic or formula changes.

* Budget and forecast tracking ‘ assist in management of brand budgets. maintain packaging and product forecast. Monitor inventory. Monitor A&P expenditures vs. budget.

* Market Analysis ‘ Track brand sales performance ($ shares/$ sales). Analyze A.C. Nielson data. Recommend changes/improvements based on business analysis and competitive activity. Analyze business Performance to identify issues and/or opportunities. Analyze competition to determine impact on business. Analyze topical business issues as needed. Participate in qualitative and quantitative marketing research.

* Trade Communications ‘ Develop customer presentations. Participate in development of Playbook. Communicate updates to promotional/trade calendars. Plan and execute merchandising events/retail Tools/point of sale displays.

* Perform all other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
MBA or a Master’s in Marketing with a minimum of a Brand Management Internship or 1 year of professional experience with Consumer Products Goods.

Relocation: If necessary, relocation assistance will be provided in accordance with NestlĂ©‘s relocation policy.

For more information visit http://careers.nestleusa.com/

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