Have you ever wondered how the products you see in stores become fan favorites? It’s thanks to brand managers who make sure consumers know about products, the value they can add to their lives and are the reason why some products become “essentials” to consumers. Brand management can also provide you with a fruitful and rewarding career path, just ask our special guest, Nicole Kilrea (Associate Brand Manager at Unilever)! From rotational programs that can help you learn all about a company to telling a brand’s story, Nicole is here to let you know how you can jumpstart your career journey before you even get your grad cap.  

More about Nicole in her own words: “After graduating from Penn State in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, I moved to NYC and joined Unilever’s Future Leadership Program full-time. Throughout the last 2.5 years at Unilever, I’ve worked across 3 different brands, including Dove and Knorr, and roles. Today, I’m the Associate Brand Manager on Beloved, a Target-exclusive bath & body brand. If I’m not working, you can find me walking in Central Park, meeting with my book club, or watching Bravo!”