Now Brewing - associate brand manager, Starbucks Merchandise #tobeapartnerAs an associate brand manager, Starbucks Merchandise, you will be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team. We are responsible for the strategy, creation and bringing to market of innovative merchandise for our US locations. This role supports the commercialization of promotional products of our Merchandise portfolio, as well as key strategic initiatives. We are looking for a candidate who is nimble, proactive, analytical, able to multitask and enjoys problem-solving, with a focus on the customer. Bring your relentless curiosity, strategic expertise, and passion for retail, and desire the unlock the limitless possibilities. In return, you will be able to chart your own career development path with the diverse and ample career opportunities at Starbucks today and tomorrow.
As an associate product manager, Starbucks Merchandise, you will...
Business Management- Supports development of recommendations regarding product objectives and strategy, positioning, placement, and promotional cadence.
- Assists in researching emerging trends and other primary and secondary forms of research with fact-based business insights to create sound strategic recommendations. Uses data and insights to tell a logical and compelling story.
- Assists in development of business case for new programs to support growth strategies and profitability targets.
- Assists in pricing strategy and analysis.
- Represent Merchandise Team in cross-functional meetings, including Marketing, planning , and operations meetings.
Commercialization- Supports Merchandise commercialization process working closely with our New Product Introduction cross-functional team, including feasibility, operational, and product development reviews
- Assists in writing and development of product briefs for new merchandise, with a lens on customer, need-states, and business opportunity
- Assists in inputs for planning, forecasting, naming, marketing, pricing, and costing.
Go-To-Market (or each promotion across multiple store formats)- Supports delivery of products for each promotion, including product direction, backgrounders for marketing and store operations and input into supply chain requirements.
- Manage promotional inputs and multiple reviews for in-store signage
- Manages product signage for all stores/markets.
- Provides inputs and reviews partner training materials, including educational and training videos for field partner
We'd love to hear from people with:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a role supporting marketing, brand management, product management, commercialization, or operations
- Strong analytical/reporting skills with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to navigate change and ambiguity
- Previous experience working in merchandise product development and/or visual merchandising preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of project leadership experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive analytical experience in product or marketing 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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