Job description
Manages the day to day operations of the franchise incl. marketing, commercial and financial; executes strategies with bottling partners; cooperates with bottlers to ensure local relevance; reviews and implements revenue growth opportunities/solutions. Individual contributor who guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures; works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Strategy and Business Performance:
Develop and implement 3 year Business Plan [BP] and annual BP for assigned geography aligning bottler around key investment commitments
Approve and ensure execution of annual BBP(s) – manage opportunities and issues arising with Bottler LT
Approve and ensure execution of annual Customer Business Plans
Build business case for investment ensuring positive Bottler and Company EP
Finance
Manage P&L for the Region ensuring delivery of the Profit, Volume and Share numbers.
Fully understand the Bottler P&L and use it to create alignment. Also, provide thought leadership on cost leadership on system P&L
Ensure adherence to Local Chart of Authority, financial governance standards and management of Opex locally
Effectively adjust and correct during the annual cycle to ensure delivery of profit numbers
Market Execution and Commercial Excellence:
Identify commercial and market development improvement initiatives to drive incremental volume, profit and value share
Ensure the Region or territory OBPPC is optimized leveraging Conjoint analysis and the BU experts
Drive the SFA, DOSA, RED agenda with the bottling partner(s)ensuring it is embedded into organizational culture
Actively pursue opportunities to improve our Route to Market, leveraging best practices
Ensure application of consumer programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity
Drive horizontal expansion through outlet creation incentive programmes
Manage Capacity to Produce and Distribute
Lead the conversations with our bottling partners to agree investment levels to meet demand
Plan three years ahead for investment in Capacity, Glass and Coolers
Monitor capacity performance to anticipate opportunities or challenges in the Supply Chain
Franchise Leadership
Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with System partners at Bottler leadership team and regional levels
Lead strategic System capability planning to ensure we have the Processes, Organisation, Technology, Culture and People to deliver three year commitments
External Stakeholders and Sustainability
Represent the Company to all external stakeholders and all KO events
Manage the profile and reputation of the company and lobby Governments with the support of PAC
Assist fully in the execution of community programs designed to enhance KO reputation within the community
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of full value chain in Coca-Cola or related business
Solid strategic analysis and thinking skills able to build a sustainable business
Strong Commercial understanding with deep knowledge of RED, Route to Market and execution
KO system knowledge and / or clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry
Basic level of understating RGM and ability to covert same into winning strategies
Basic Financial Skills and ability to manage P&L
Strong understanding Governance requirements and Code of Business Conduct
Strong Business Case construction and systemic thinking
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
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