Keurig Dr Pepper

Vice President, Managed Services & Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper$218K — $410K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Foodservice, CPG, Beverage, Managed Services, or related fields.
  • Proven success in managing large customer portfolios and enterprise partnerships.
  • Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
  • Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive change across complex organizations.
  • Expertise in commercial operations and strategic planning.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for Managed Services and Operations.
  • Lead negotiations for enterprise agreements and pricing strategies to balance value and profitability.
  • Own financial performance metrics including volume, net revenue, and operating margin.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers and partners.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure business objectives are met effectively.
  • Expand distribution channels and improve operational initiatives for efficiency.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Establish governance processes to ensure strategic growth initiatives are delivered successfully.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
  • Disability coverage and Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • 401k plan with company match to support retirement planning.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continuous education.
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Long-term equity incentives available based on eligibility.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Vice President, Managed Services & Operations is a critical executive leadership role responsible for driving enterprise growth, operational excellence, and strategic partnership development across KDP's Managed Services and Non-Commercial channels. This leader will oversee a portfolio of key strategic partners including managed services organizations, group purchasing organizations, transportation and travel channels, and other national non-commercial accounts.

The Vice President will serve as a senior leader within the organization, providing strategic direction for sales, customer operations, and cross-functional execution while ensuring alignment with KDP's long-term growth objectives.

This role is accountable for delivering volume, revenue, operating margin, profit, and market share growth through the development and execution of multi-year customer strategies, joint business plans, and commercial operations initiatives. The Vice President will establish and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers and partners, positioning KDP as a preferred growth partner while anticipating market trends and evolving customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Managed Services and Operations strategy that drives sustainable growth across strategic customers, managed services providers, group purchasing organizations, transportation and travel segments, and other non-commercial channels.
  • Lead and negotiate enterprise agreements, contract renewals, pricing strategies, and trade investment plans that balance customer value creation with profitability objectives.
  • Own and deliver financial performance, including volume, net revenue, operating margin, forecasting, budgeting, and annual operating plan commitments. Identify risks and opportunities to accelerate growth and improve profitability.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customer leadership teams, strategic partners, bottlers, distributors, and key stakeholders to strengthen KDP's position within the marketplace.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, R&D, Sales, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Route-to-Market teams to ensure flawless execution and achievement of business objectives.
  • Drive distribution expansion, portfolio growth, equipment strategies, and operational initiatives that improve customer service, efficiency, and execution across channels.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement while building leadership capabilities for future growth.
  • Establish performance metrics and governance processes that ensure customer objectives, operational priorities, and strategic growth initiatives are successfully delivered.
  • Represent KDP at industry events, customer forums, and executive meetings while maintaining awareness of competitive activity, emerging trends, and market dynamics.

Total Rewards:
  • Salary range $218,800 - $410,000
  • Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
  • Benefits, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off, 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
  • Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
  • Long-term incentive equity based on eligibility

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience within Foodservice, Consumer Packaged Goods, Beverage, Managed Services, National Accounts, Operations, or related commercial functions, including significant people leadership responsibility.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale customer portfolios, enterprise partnerships, contract negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance, forecasting, trade investment, and profitability targets.
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, manage complex cross-functional organizations, and drive organizational change.
  • Expertise in customer strategy, commercial operations, route-to-market execution, category management, and strategic planning.
  • Willingness to travel as business needs require.

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig is a beverage company that offers a variety of K-Cup pods and single-serve coffee makers. The company provides iced coffee brewers, cappuccino, and latte makers.

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Learn more about Keurig Dr Pepper
Size
27,500 employees
Market Cap
$51 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
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