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Deal Based Marketing Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

The role includes exposure to messaging strategy, creative development, customer insights, and campaign planning, but success depends first on strong project ownership, proactive communication ...

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Liberty

Creative Assistant - Videography

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

The Creative Team of Student Life has the privilege of supporting a variety of project and program needs from the design of graphics and development of videos, to event support through capturing ...

ICF

Creative Project Manager, Digital

Alexandria, VA

$87.80K - $118.80K/yr

In this role, you will lead and manage the development of high-quality visual and digital products that communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. You will oversee creative ...

Trex

Senior Manager, Brand Marketing

Winchester, VA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Develop creative briefs and manage the creative development process in partnership with agencies and internal teams. * Manage media planning and optimization to ensure channel strategies align with ...

Trex Company

Senior Manager, Brand Marketing

Winchester, VA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Develop creative briefs and manage the creative development process in partnership with agencies and internal teams. * Manage media planning and optimization to ensure channel strategies align with ...

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A Creative Development job involves generating and refining ideas for various media projects, such as films, advertisements, video games, or marketing campaigns. Professionals in this role research trends, brainstorm concepts, create story outlines, and collaborate with writers, designers, and producers to bring ideas to life. They ensure that creative projects align with brand goals and audience preferences. This role requires strong storytelling abilities, strategic thinking, and an understanding of different media formats.

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To thrive in Creative Development, you need a strong background in ideation, visual storytelling, and project management, often supported by a degree in a related field such as marketing, design, or communications. Familiarity with creative software like Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana), and digital content platforms is typically expected. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills set successful candidates apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for driving innovative projects that meet client or organizational objectives and for ensuring smooth workflow within multidisciplinary teams.

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Professionals in Creative Development are often responsible for conceptualizing and overseeing the execution of advertising campaigns, branded content, and multimedia projects. Daily tasks may include brainstorming creative concepts, developing storyboards or mood boards, collaborating with designers and writers, and presenting ideas to clients or stakeholders. The role frequently involves managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables align with brand guidelines, and adapting creative strategies based on feedback. This dynamic environment encourages innovation and close teamwork, making it a great fit for those who enjoy a fast-paced and collaborative work culture.
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Brand Experience Manager

Brand Experience Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

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
The Brand Experience Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of brand and campaign strategies that drive brand equity, cultural relevance, and business growth for Nestlé USA brands. This role plays a critical part in delivering best-in-class creative campaigns and integrated activations across Masterbrand, seasonal, and evergreen initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Brand Experience & Content Innovation, the Brand Experience Manager serves as a strategic partner to Brand and Business teams-bringing deep expertise in advertising, creative development, and agency leadership. The role works collaboratively across internal cross-functional teams and external creative partners to ensure all brand communications are insight-led, on-strategy, and executed to the highest standard.
This position also supports the consistent and effective application of Brand Building the Nestlé Way (BBNW), helping elevate creative quality and brand impact across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Creative Leadership
    • Lead the development of Brand Strategy, Campaign Strategy, and creative platforms for assigned Nestlé USA brands.
    • Translate business and brand objectives into clear, insight-driven campaign strategies and compelling creative briefs.
    • Ensure all campaigns deliver strong creative impact while reinforcing long-term brand equity.

End-to-End Campaign Ownership
    • Own the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of full campaign rollouts across every touchpoint in the Commercial Innovation

Agency & Partner Management
    • Lead centralized creative agency relationships to foster strong, collaborative partnerships that consistently deliver high-impact, business-building creative.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner closely with Brand, Social, Content Studio, Media, Insights, Legal, Procurement, and Production teams to deliver integrated, seamless campaigns.

Performance Measurement & Optimization
    • Partner with insights and media teams to define KPIs, assess effectiveness, and translate learnings into future improvements.

Capability Building & Thought Leadership
    • Lead implementation of the Nestlé Brand Building Framework within supported brand teams.

Requirements & Qualifications
    • 7-10 years of experience in consumer marketing, advertising, or brand communications.
    • Strong advertising agency experience in account management, strategy, or planning; experience across both agency and corporate environments strongly preferred.
    • Proven expertise in brand strategy, creative development, and integrated campaign leadership.
    • Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
    • Highly developed creative judgement and brand stewardship capabilities.
    • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity.
    • Exceptional communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
    • Results-oriented, proactive mindset with a strong connection between creative output and business performance.
    • Collaborative, resilient, and decisive leader with the ability to drive alignment and outcomes.

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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 401650
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
The Brand Experience Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of brand and campaign strategies that drive brand equity, cultural relevance, and business growth for Nestlé USA brands. This role plays a critical part in delivering best-in-class creative campaigns and integrated activations across Masterbrand, seasonal, and evergreen initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Brand Experience & Content Innovation, the Brand Experience Manager serves as a strategic partner to Brand and Business teams-bringing deep expertise in advertising, creative development, and agency leadership. The role works collaboratively across internal cross-functional teams and external creative partners to ensure all brand communications are insight-led, on-strategy, and executed to the highest standard.
This position also supports the consistent and effective application of Brand Building the Nestlé Way (BBNW), helping elevate creative quality and brand impact across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Creative Leadership
    • Lead the development of Brand Strategy, Campaign Strategy, and creative platforms for assigned Nestlé USA brands.
    • Translate business and brand objectives into clear, insight-driven campaign strategies and compelling creative briefs.
    • Ensure all campaigns deliver strong creative impact while reinforcing long-term brand equity.

End-to-End Campaign Ownership
    • Own the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of full campaign rollouts across every touchpoint in the Commercial Innovation

Agency & Partner Management
    • Lead centralized creative agency relationships to foster strong, collaborative partnerships that consistently deliver high-impact, business-building creative.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner closely with Brand, Social, Content Studio, Media, Insights, Legal, Procurement, and Production teams to deliver integrated, seamless campaigns.

Performance Measurement & Optimization
    • Partner with insights and media teams to define KPIs, assess effectiveness, and translate learnings into future improvements.

Capability Building & Thought Leadership
    • Lead implementation of the Nestlé Brand Building Framework within supported brand teams.

Requirements & Qualifications
    • 7-10 years of experience in consumer marketing, advertising, or brand communications.
    • Strong advertising agency experience in account management, strategy, or planning; experience across both agency and corporate environments strongly preferred.
    • Proven expertise in brand strategy, creative development, and integrated campaign leadership.
    • Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
    • Highly developed creative judgement and brand stewardship capabilities.
    • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity.
    • Exceptional communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
    • Results-oriented, proactive mindset with a strong connection between creative output and business performance.
    • Collaborative, resilient, and decisive leader with the ability to drive alignment and outcomes.

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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 401650

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