Marketing Director, BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

$169K/yr – $200K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the BODYARMOR brand in North America with end-to-end marketing leadership and cross-functional execution to grow volume, revenue, and market share.

  • Own development and scaling of brand positioning and 360° programs.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in brand marketing for CPG/beverage with leadership experience.
  • Standout: Lead cross-functional NA teams and agency/bottler partnerships for ROI-positive growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Brand Leadership - Develop and holistically manage BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK brand strategy and vision in North America, ensuring alignment with Advanced Hydration’s broader business objectives while maintaining local consumer relevance.
  • - Manages BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK, the fastest growing rapid rehydration product on the market. This role will directly drive category volume, share and profit, and will closely monitors changes in the marketplace to identify gaps and opportunities for new revenue, generating opportunities via new product-concepts, or brand/flavor/package extensions on existing brands.
  • - Lead the articulation and scaling of brand positioning, messaging, and identity to meet the demands of a competitive and dynamic marketplace. Balance short- and long-term priorities while driving accountability and results.
  • - Communicate priorities and progress clearly to full cross functional team.
  • - Build ways of working to enable strong 360° marketing execution
  • - Continuously challenge the status quo using data, insight, and strong point of view.
  • End-to-End Marketing Execution - Oversee the creation and execution of the brand “bundle,” including product, packaging, pricing, and value propositions, driving distinctiveness in the marketplace.
  • - Guide the development of omnichannel marketing programs, AI-powered insights, and digital-first strategies to drive engagement and growth.
  • Business & Performance Management - Track and oversee brand performance metrics, driving accountability for delivery on volume, revenue, and market share objectives.
  • - Experience with Nielsen, IRI, or other data sets, plus quantitative research tools. Demonstrated ability to translate data into strategy and action.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years leading brand marketing or product ownership in CPG or adjacent industries required.
  • Strong experience in the beverage category is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in managing large-scale brand initiatives, innovation pipelines, and cross-functional portfolio ownership.
  • Solid track record in leveraging MarTech, AI, and digital platforms to deliver consumer-centric solutions.
  • Skills in financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management critical for driving high-impact business outcomes.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-powered teams, manage cross-functional collaboration, and inspire excellence in others.

Nice to Have

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Strong experience in the beverage category is preferred
  • Experience with MarTech, AI, and digital platforms to deliver consumer-centric solutions

Benefits

  • Challenging Work: We are the underdog and our goal is not easy.
  • Iconic Brand: Be a part of the team building BODYARMOR into a more iconic brand
  • Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
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BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition

3.9 Glassdoor

Leading the world of sports and active hydration with game-changing innovation, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN) is on a mission to become #1 in Sports Hydration. Bringing together two iconic brands, BODYARMOR and POWERADE, BASN exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world’s most recognizable companies, The Coca-Cola Company, which fully acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. BODYARMOR has been disrupting the world of Sports Hydration since 2011, offering a premium sports drink packed with electrolytes, coconut water, antioxidants and NO artificial dyes. POWERADE was created in 1988 to ensure hardworking athletes have the hydration they need to keep putting in the work to raise their game. The brand re-launched in 2023 with a new visual identity, brand purpose and breakthrough formula that includes 50% more electrolytes.

Founded in 2011
Queens, New York, USA
496 employees (76 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
45% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.6%
Direct
35.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~488

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
76 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years

Funding

Total Funding
$36M
Last Raise
$6M
Corporate Round, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2018
    Corporate Round • $6M
  • Dec 2015
    Corporate Round
  • Aug 2015
    Corporate Round • $20M

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