Manager - Brand Operations Region

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan 
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation 
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
   

Job Description

The Manager – Brand Operations Region is responsible for serving as brand and category steward, and the day-to-day liaison for total portfolio of brands, working closely with all Parent Company leads, Category Commercial teams, Corporate Marketing, Supply Chain and Region leadership teams. 

**This position may sit anywhere in Central Region**

What your day will look like:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
• Interview, hire, and train associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Builds positive associate morale
• Manage portfolio lifecycle
• Creation and communication of Brand/Category Plans
• Strategic planning for brands and packages
• Work closely with Price Revenue Growth Manager to give pricing direction
• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to manage inventory
• Gather information relative to Parent Company funding and present recommendations on how to best use the funds available to support brand and retail plans
• Submit for all Parent Company funding and work with Corp/Region/Division accounting personnel to make sure it is properly accounted for and received
• Work with Sales organization to develop merchandising standards
• Works closely with Supply Chain on forecasting and launch timing
• Updates key UNITED stakeholders on introduction performance, identify availability targets and speed to market
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 5 years or more related experience and/or training in a field marketing or category commercialization role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)
• Ability to quickly learn Internal UNITED systems
• Experience in field marketing or category commercialization
• Written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of bottler economics
• Project management supported by strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Influencing key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good initiative and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)