Coca-Cola

Brand Manager, Signature Sodas

Coca-Cola$106K — $138K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Strategic Management, or Business; MBA preferred.
  • 3+ years of brand management experience.
  • Familiarity with Nielsen, IRI, and consumer behavior analytics.
  • Knowledge of marketing concepts like brand positioning and SWOT analysis.
  • Ability to translate data into clear, actionable marketing insights.
  • Strong understanding of customer marketing and business operations.
  • Experience in project management and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze consumer trends and volume dynamics using syndicated data sources.
  • Develop local brand plans considering local insights and positioning.
  • Collaborate on common marketing strategies across local brands.
  • Drive brand performance through data analysis and KPI management.
  • Manage program budgets and timelines for flawless execution.
  • Lead innovation efforts in partnership with internal and external teams.
  • Optimize brand program implementations with bottling partners.

Benefits

  • Access to iconic and innovative brands with ongoing product development.
  • Work with a diverse range of customers on a daily basis.
  • Engage in critical experiences with cross-functional global partners.
  • Be part of a growth culture aligned with Coca-Cola's vision.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

What You'll Do for Us
  • Use knowledge of syndicated sources, e.g., AC Nielsen to analyze trended consumer and volume dynamics, as well as knowledge of procedures used to drive increases in volume and brand equity (e.g., marketing programs, commercial activation). Leverage analytics turning them into clear stories, driving insights that lead to action: "What/Why, So what, now what."
  • Must possess the ability to apply basic marketing concepts (e.g., brand positioning, brand architecture, SWOT Analysis, competitive assessment, marketing objectives/strategies, consumer segmentation) used in the development of marketing plans.
  • Build compelling stories leveraging analytics and insights to influence the system and to drive action for the brand
  • Work with Operating Unit category team to develop mid-term (2-3 years) growth strategy and annual local brand plans ensuring consideration of local brand positioning and insights.
  • Partner with other brand managers and Operating Unit category teams to find commonalities with other local brands to define and develop common plans and executions.
  • Manage brand and project performance through data analysis by converting KPI's and findings into specific insights and actions that add value to the business.
  • Manage program budgets and timelines to drive flawless execution of the plan, hitting all system milestones on time and within budget.
  • Lead and commercialize innovation partnering across the NAOU and system to launch projects and innovations
  • Ensures an optimal implementation and amplification of the brand programs, with consumers and shoppers, in close collaboration with our bottling partner.
  • Leverage partnerships, both internally and externally to impact brand market share, while optimizing efficiency.
  • Execute strong financial and operational system/partner routines.


Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Strategic Management and/or Business. MBA preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in brand management
  • Experience with Nielsen or IRI, Numerator, Bases and other quantitative research tools and a passion for understanding consumer behavior.
  • Knowledge of procedures and media used to drive increased volume and brand equity.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic marketing concepts (e.g. brand positioning, brand architecture, SWOT Analysis, competitive assessment, marketing objectives and strategies, consumer segmentation) used in the development of marketing plans.
  • Ability to translate analytics and insights into simple clear stories that drive to understanding and action.
  • Making consumers and their needs the primary focus of the business; developing, evaluating and selecting consumer-based actions that maximize long-term profitability and volume.
  • Ability to evaluate creative concepts and executions based on creativity, strategic alignment and consumer impact.
  • Ability to utilize syndicated, custom, and secondary research to identify opportunities to develop brand plans and marketing tactics.
  • Strong experience within the field of strategic marketing/business development, with a holistic knowledge of business operations
  • Experience in operations, business system and financial processes and activities, project management, and preparing and giving presentations to internal and external key contacts/senior management.
  • Experience in working in a cross functional and international environment is ideal.
  • In-depth understanding, knowledge and practical experience in customer and/or customer marketing is needed.


What We Can Do For You
  • Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world and we're always innovating.
  • Expansive & Diverse Customers: We focus on diversified and large range of customers each day.
  • Critical experiences: We work as a global network with a wide range of cross-functional partners to step-change the way we refresh the world and make an impact every day.
  • Growth Culture: Be a protagonist of bringing to life Coca-Cola's new vision and organization.


The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Channel Management, Competitive Assessments, Consumer Segmentation, Creative Brief Development, Creative Process, Digital Media Strategy, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Marketing, Media Planning, Nielsen Data, Quantitative Research, Social Media Strategies, SWOT Analysis

Pay Range:
United States of America: 106,800 USD - 138,500 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
August 27, 2026

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