Coca-Cola Ignite Intern - Franchise Operations

Coca-Cola Ignite Intern - Franchise Operations

Job Description

Function Overview at Coca-Cola:
Franchise Operations at Coca-Cola manages relationships with bottling partners and ensures that our franchise model operates efficiently and delivers on the promise of brand excellence. We focus on driving growth, optimizing operations, and maintaining alignment across a global network of partners.

What will you do as a Coca-Cola Ignite Intern?

• Gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and handle complex projects with real business impact.
• Get an opportunity accelerate your career growth within Coca-Cola's global networked organization.

• Network with leaders and colleagues, learning from their expertise through various engagement opportunities.
• Be part of a vibrant global community of interns and early career professionals, sharing experiences and insights.

• Contribute to meaningful initiatives promoting social impact and sustainability, making a positive impact in our communities

Key Responsibilities

As a Franchise Operations Intern, you will play a key role in supporting Coca-Cola's relationships with franchise partners, ensuring operational alignment, and driving commercial success across different territories.

• Assist in managing relationships with franchise bottlers and business partners.
• Support the implementation of franchise strategies to drive growth and market share.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to optimize product distribution and marketing efforts.
• Analyse franchise performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop training materials and programs for franchise teams to drive operational excellence.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance the franchise business model.

Requirements

• Educational background: An undergraduate student, pursuing a bachelor's degree, or master's student, completing a master's degree in business administration, Management, or related field.

• Right to work: Legal authorisation to work in Italy. No visa sponsorship is provided.
• Commitment: Must be available to start October 1st, 2026, and commit to 37.5 hours/week for a 12-month internship.
• Language: Fluency in English (with strong verbal and written communication skills)
• Attributes: Enthusiasm towards Coca-Cola, its brands and its values. Curious, agile, creative and passionate about learning and making a true impact in a high-performance and diverse environment.
• Relationship skills: Being inclusive, team-oriented, and adept at building relationships.

• Relevant Knowledge: Basic understanding of franchise and business operations. Strong leadership and project management capabilities, with attention to detail and a sense of initiative. Analytical and good in stakeholder management.

Location(s):
Italy

City/Cities:
Milan

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
April 27, 2026

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.

Client-provided location(s): Milan, Italy

Job ID: cocacola-151720165

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-04-07T23:32:20