What makes a food company special?

It is self-evident from a quick visit to any supermarket that the food industry is extraordinarily competitive and dynamic. Food is essential for life. It is therefore very closely related to people and their everyday life. For this reason, anyone working in a l food company needs to understand and be interested in people and the way they live their lives. For some people, food is mainly a source of survival, for others a source of pleasure. So the balance between the "science" of food and the "emotion" of food has always to be taken into account. Nutrition and enjoyment go hand in hand. Quality and safety are vital, but so are taste and enjoyment. It  is this special mix that makes the marketing of food products such a fascinating challenge.

What is it like to work at Nestlé India?

Working at a Nestlé India is enriching, for it provides an  extraordinary mix of cultures and nationalities. You meet people from literally all types of backgrounds. You have constant access to people from all over the world. You work in multi-cultural teams. Contact between the various units is easy and informal. Furthermore, we are pushing for flat and flexible organizations with fewer levels, encouraging more networking and horizontal communication. Nestlé India believes in giving as much responsibility as possible to the individual. This inherent trust means you can quickly establish your own credibility, prove your professionalism and make a valuable contribution. You are given responsibilities that require you to interact at all levels in the company. This pragmatic approach gives the autonomy to get the job done. The working conditions at Nestlé India match or are above those in comparable companies, and the company encourages a healthy work / life balance for all employees.

What makes a person successful at Nestlé India?

The successful people at Nestlé India  tend to share some common characteristics and strengths. They tend to be people who demonstrate optimism.They are ready for change; are ambitious, but not at the expense of others. They are willing to lead, and are self-motivated, perceptive and creative. They always think in context, and are team-player, eager to learn, communicate, network, and motivate others. They are able to deal with stress; have patience and perseverance and have credibility.

In such a large company, how can I individually make a contribution?

Nestlé India recognizes that people make the difference. The Company encourages and supports its people to inculcate the clearly laid down Nestlé India Leadership Principles to enable them to take up responsibilities and challenges early in their career.

What is a typical Nestlé India career?

The success of an individual is very much dependent on his ability, willingness to learn and align his objectives with that of the organization. In the course of your career you will be encouraged constantly to learn more. Nestlé India will push you to broaden your horizon, both nationally & internationally. Everyone has an equal chance to move on to higher responsibilities. It is up to the individual to make the most of those opportunities.