Coca-Cola

Director, Global Consumption & Purchase Protocols Intelligence

Coca-Cola$169K — $200K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in consumer insights, shopper research, or analytics
  • Proven expertise in developing consumer research methodologies
  • Experience integrating diverse data sources into actionable insights
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management in global settings
  • Familiar with managing research agencies and external vendors
  • Ability to adapt strategic and operational thinking for research execution

Responsibilities

  • Lead global consumer and shopper tracking programs
  • Develop innovative research methodologies to connect consumption behaviors
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for insight initiatives
  • Strengthen partnerships with research agencies and analytics suppliers
  • Identify and implement new tools to enhance research quality
  • Drive standardized research protocols across markets
  • Support training initiatives for improving organizational data fluency

Benefits

  • Work with iconic brands such as Coca-Cola and Sprite
  • Collaborate with diverse customers from various industries
  • Join a growth culture that promotes curiosity and continuous learning
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

This role is part of the Enterprise Intelligence team within the Global Digital Network organization. As Director, Global Consumption & Purchase Protocols Intelligence, you will play a critical role in leading the development and improvement of modern research and measurement systems that connect consumer consumption behaviors with shopping and purchase insights. This role will help create scalable global tracking programs, research protocols, and insight frameworks that deliver consistent, data-driven business intelligence across Coca-Cola's brands, categories, customers, and markets. You will work closely with marketing leaders, Human Insights, Marketing Performance, Categories and cross-functional stakeholders, to drive data-informed strategies that enhance brand performance and accelerate growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead global consumer and shopper tracking and measurement programs across marketing and commercial functions.
• Develop modern research methodologies and integrated measurement approaches that connect consumption and purchase behaviors.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Marketing Performance, Human Insights, Commercial, RGM and Analytics Intelligence teams.
• Build and strengthen relationships with research agencies, analytics partners, and external data suppliers.
• Help identify innovative tools, technologies, and intelligence solutions that improve research quality and business impact.
• Drive adoption of standardized research protocols and scalable tracking systems across global markets.
• Support awareness, training, and capability-building initiatives to improve organizational data fluency.
• Improve research operational excellence, measurement consistency, efficiency, and reporting effectiveness.
• Collaborate across global and regional teams to deliver actionable consumer and shopper insights.
• Lead and influence cross-network engaged teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience
• Strong expertise in consumer and shopper research methodologies, tracking studies, and survey design.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources into clear, actionable business insights.
• Understanding of category, brand, customer, omni-channel, and commercial intelligence frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across complex global organizations.
• Experience managing research partners, agencies, and external vendors.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Comfortable leading change and driving adoption of new research approaches and tools.

Preferred Background

8+ years of experience in consumer insights, shopper research, analytics, or marketing intelligence.

Experience working within global organizations and across multiple geographic markets.
• Research agency experience.
• Experience leading integrated consumer and shopper intelligence programs preferred.
• AI technology and advanced analytic experience preferred.

Education
• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

What We Can Do for You

  • Iconic Brands: Work with globally recognized brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta.


  • Diverse Customers: Collaborate with a wide range of customers, from retail to entertainment.


  • Growth Culture: Be part of an inclusive culture that values curiosity, empowerment, and continuous learning.


Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Brand Positioning, Brand Storytelling, Channel Management, Channels Strategy, Communication, Competitive Assessments, Consumer Segmentation, Consumer Trends, Decision Making, Digital Media Strategy, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Market Research, Media Planning, Microsoft Office, Quantitative Research, Retail Marketing Strategy, Social Media Strategies, Syndicated Research, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:
United States of America: 169,000 USD - 200,000 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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):
United States of America

City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
August 14, 2026

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