Now Brewing – brand manager II, Americas At Home Coffee

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

In 2018, Nestlé and Starbucks created the Global Coffee Alliance in which Starbucks has granted Nestlé exclusive licensing rights for the At Home Coffee business and will leverage Nestle’s global footprint to bring Starbucks coffee to homes around the world.

In this role you will represent Starbucks brand in our base business – including packaging, line extensions and marketing in partnership with Nestlé. You will ensure that the products, packaging and marketing (down the aisle and out of store) elevate our brand and deliver against operating plans to achieve financial and business objectives.

As a brand manager II, you will:

• Lead a team of 3-4 to oversee business strategy and execution in partnership with Nestlé

• Analyze CPG and consumer data to advise on and develop strategies to meet our current and future goals

• Manage packaging changes and updates to encourage a cohesive global brand perspective

• Guide and manage in-platform line extensions and limited time SKUs

• Ensure out-of-store marketing elevates the brand and achieves in market KPIs

• Challenge category-level thinking and strategies to influence future plans within and outside of Nestlé

• Develop interpersonal skills that facilitate a strong relationship with internal and external partners

• Guide the development and career progression of your team, with deep integration of Starbucks mission and values

• Tightly manage your team’s budget, prioritizing various business needs and ROI on these expenditures

• Enjoy working with a collaborative, dynamic, and results-driven team

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Progressive experience in brand management and marketing, 6-10 years

• Project leadership in a cross-functional environment, 6-10 years

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Progressive experience leading the development and implementation of new or existing products or strategies

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to manage through ambiguity

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadline

• CPG experience preferred

• MBA preferred

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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