2027 NextGen Graduate Program - Sales & Marketing

Lead a brand you already love. Start January 2027 on Nestlé's NextGen Graduate Program — Sales & Marketing. 

At Nestlé, we believe in nurturing exceptional talent and providing endless opportunities for growth and development. As part of our program, you will work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, gaining practical, hands-on experience in a flexible work setting. Your role will involve enhancing the lives of our loyal consumers who trust and believe in our great products.

Most grad programs hand you a deck to format. We'll hand you a brand. NESCAFÉ. PURINA. MAGGI. KIT KAT. UNCLE TOBYS. MILO. You'll work across grocery, impulse, B2B, distributors, and corporate sales — making decisions that show up on shelves, in numbers, and in your CV. Flexible setup. Real team. No coffee runs (unless it's market research). 

A day in the life… 

No two days will look the same. Our Graduate Program is designed for curious, adaptable thinkers who enjoy variety and learning through experience. 

Across the two year rotational program, your rotations will be shaped by both your development goals and business priorities, giving you exposure to a range of commercial and marketing streams. These may include field sales, shopper marketing, sales, customer marketing, brand marketing, digital and e‑commerce. 

From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working on real projects, solving day‑to‑day challenges, and learning best practice ways of working in a fast moving FMCG environment. 

As part of your journey, you may also have opportunities to relocate across different Nestlé Australia sites, enabling you to broaden your experience, build strong networks, and grow your career within a truly global organisation. 

What will set you up for success 

• You’ll be supported by a tailored development program designed to build your capability, strengthen your leadership skills, and prepare you for long term career success at Nestlé. We’re looking for graduates who bring curiosity, energy, and a willingness to learn, along with the following: 


• A completed University Degree (disciplines may include—but are not limited to—Business, Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Innovation, Communications, or Digital), completed within the last two years or in your final year of study. 


• Demonstrated digital, artificial intelligence and social media capability, with a strategic mindset and the confidence to influence and bring stakeholders along the journey. 


• Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency). Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 


• A current, valid full Australian driver’s licence and confidence driving. The first 12 months include a field sales rotation requiring regular use of a company vehicle. Learner or provisional licences will not be accepted at the time of employment. 


• Flexibility to be based in Sydney or Melbourne, inclusive of Regional VIC and NSW locations, with a genuine willingness to relocate within Australia as part of your rotations. 


• A self-motivated, innovative and adaptable mindset, combining a results driven approach with the ambition and capability to evolve into a future leader in a collaborative fast paced team environment. 

Company Benefits 

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program


• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing


• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader


• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships including access to Fitness Passport


• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave


• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave


• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners


• Novated leasing options


• Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Join us on this exciting journey and make a difference as a force for good. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Find out more here: www.nestle.com.au  

We want to make finding your dream job possible, if you require additional support with your application, please contact us at [email protected] 

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