Associate Manager, Coffee Partnerships

Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP)Keurig beverage system Strategic Partnerships team is looking for an Associate Manager to providepartnership management support. As anassociate partnership manager,you’llprovide on-going leadership for groups or teams, or may contribute individually, to achieve specific functions, tasks and outcomes forKeurig beverage system strategic partners, their brands, and for the overall ecosystem. Primary responsibilities,project management, relationship management, contractual compliance, internal and external communication, partner satisfaction, and achieving key delivery and profitability metrics.  The ideal candidate will be able to perform and operate with limited oversight, execute projects across large, distributed teams, and effectively interface and communicate across all levels within Keurigand the partner organizations.

Partnership Responsibilities: TBD Hot Coffee Partnerships

Supervisory Responsibilities:  No

What you will do: 

• Initiate and lead partner products through the KeurigNew Product Development (NPD) process

• Manage partner packaging and creative asset development, review, approval and implementation 

• Support and maintain joint business plans and calendars 

• Be a steward of the brand(s).  Lead or support development of brand marketing plans and activations to address consumer needs, partner objectives, channel strategies and Keurig system equity

• Assist with, and at times lead improvement initiatives, ad hoc projects and other requests. 

• Continuously evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners

• Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements as directed by Keurigand the department

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Minimum 3 years of Sales, Category, Brand, Product, Project or Program Managementexperience preferred

• Working knowledge of brand management and consumer packaged goods

• Highly motivated individual with a passion for analytics, insights, and data management 

• Highly skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis and visualization tools

• Experience leveraging available data and insights to make informed decisions

• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve

• Highly adaptable; energized by rapid change and ambiguity 

• Highly collaborative and influential; skilled at working cross-functionally to drive results 

• Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others to rise to new challenges 
• Ability to travel ~10% of time

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Why join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.