2025 Diversity Leadership Symposium: 2026 Nestle USA Marketing Development Program

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestle 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 Nestle 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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Are you a future leader who can bring your unique background and diverse experiences to help us unlock new perspectives to drive innovation? Are you looking for an exciting internship or full-time opportunity for 2026? If so, Nestle's Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS) might be the perfect fit for you!

• This virtual two-day professional development and hiring event, taking place on August 13-14, is open to all students.
• By participating in the symposium, you will have the chance to learn about Nestle's winning culture, hear from leaders, network with peers and current employees, and interview for our 2026 opportunities.
• There is even a possibility of leaving the event with a job offer in hand.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world by unlocking different perspectives and driving innovation.

What to expect for the 2026 Nestle USA Marketing Development Program:

The Marketing Development Rotation Program is a dynamic 3-year, development program with unique rotations and experiences that develop participants' analytical skills, critical thinking, and leadership potential. Through this robust development program, participants build relevant and real-world marketing skills that will jump-start their career as future marketing leaders within Nestle USA.

This unique rotational program is fueled by a growth mindset dedicated to personal development and by a shared love of food and culinary excellence. We are looking for people with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm -with proven leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for working in a collaborative team-based environment. Participants will have the chance to work at one of our Nestle headquarters locations in the US - Arlington, VA or Solon, OH.

Where you Work:

We have opportunities at two vibrant U.S. headquarters locations, Arlington, VA and Solon, OH. Participants will have the chance to immerse yourself in one campus for the entirety of your program, allowing you to fully engage with your surroundings and build lasting connections.

Rotation Descriptions:

Rotation 1: Technical Applications Group - Associate Project Manager

During this rotation, you will take the lead in cross-functional teams, driving innovation in product development. You will gain a solid foundation in marketing decision-making, encompassing manufacturing, financial impact, and consumer insights. Dedicated mentorship and training will support your development, ensuring you thrive in this role.

Rotation 2: Marketing - Consumer Insights Analyst

Our consumers are at the heart of all that we do. In this rotation, you will collaborate with our Consumer Marketing Insights teams in support of one of our divisions. During this rotation, you will have the ability to collaborate extensively with our CMI teams, brand and commercial partners, along with experts in our Center of Demand Generation (CDG). You will build strong analytics and insights skills to be able to influence and enable our Brand Marketing teams to win with our consumers.

Rotation 3: Marketing - Brand Marketing Analyst

During your final rotation, you will join a Brand Marketing team within one of our divisions. This is your opportunity to "put it all together" and leverage all the skills & knowledge from your previous rotations. You will call on experiential learnings and apply them to developing strategies and activations for your team. Upon completion of this rotation, you will officially graduate from the Marketing Development Program and can pursue exciting career opportunities in our Marketing organization.

Position Eligibility Requirements:

• Able to participate in Diversity Leadership Symposium August 13-14, 2025
• Bachelor's degree completed by June 2026

• Majors in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sales Management, Data or Business Analytics, and related fields
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Professional & Leadership Requirements:

• Previous Co-Op/Internship or other practical experience in a CPG industry preferred

• Leadership in an extracurricular activity or organization on-campus or through professional experiences

Knowledge & Skills:

• Possess excellent analytical skills and ability to utilize basic Excel functions
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to design comprehensive presentations in PowerPoint
• Willingness to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Comfortable working in independent and team settings

Additional Benefits:

• This program is endorsed by our esteemed Marketing Leadership Team and our Executive Leaders. Every participant is assigned a mentor (a senior marketing leader) and an advisor (marketing associate) to round out their development and to support successful project completion
• As participants move on to their third rotation, they are also invited to participate in our marketing development curriculum. This features best-in-class courses that build functional knowledge, as well as multi-day immersive sessions. All our courses feature internal & external thought leaders.

Join us on this exciting journey, where you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact, unleash your potential, and shape the future of marketing at Nestle USA.

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

The Nestle 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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