Director – Franchise Operations, North
Job Description:
- Provide strategic oversight and leadership within assigned geographical and bottler territories
- Serve as the 360-degree “face of KO” to the bottler head in the assigned geography
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with corporate goals to deliver the Annual Business Plan
- Drive bottler strategies for topline, share, volume, and other key objectives
- Establish and forecast performance metrics, adjusting plans as necessary
- Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities
- Ensure execution controllables are in place and implement corrective actions
- Lead and accelerate key support functions through cross-functional collaboration
- Build relationships with bottlers, stakeholders, and partners
- Represent Coca-Cola values through transparent, ethical leadership
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
- Complete other projects tied to strategic priorities as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field
- MBA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in franchise operations or a similar leadership role within the CPG industry
- Proven track record of delivering strategic objectives related to topline, share, and volume
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and strategic planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 upon hire
- Travel required: 26%–50%
Benefits:
- Annual incentive reference value of 30%
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- Relocation provided
- Opportunities for professional development and transformation leadership exposure
- Opportunity to lead complex system initiatives and build/enhance system capabilities