Senior Director I, Franchise Leadership - Swire (MAP USA)
3 days ago• Draper, UT
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Position Title: Senior Director I, Franchise Leadership - Swire (R-127965)
Department: Franchise Leadership, Mountain Arctic Pacific USA (aka Swire & Mainstream)
Reports To: VP, Franchise Leadership
Primary Job Location: (USA) Candidates must be currently located in or willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City, Utah area.
Travel: This role requires 25 - 50% travel, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is preferred.
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in franchise operations or a similar leadership role within the CPG industry.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for territories within a Top 10 NAOU bottler as well as Mainstream bottlers. The Senior Director of Franchise Leadership is a pivotal role responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership within an assigned geographical and bottler territory(ies). This leader will serve as the 360-degree 'face of KO' to the bottler head in the assigned geography, ensuring alignment and delivery of the Annual Business Plan (ABP), while driving performance across topline, share, volume, and other key objectives.
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This role necessitates a proactive and effective focus on driving execution with bottling partners, performance forecasting with as-needed planning adjustments, execution of controllables, and stewardship to accelerate and ensure key support functions' needs are met.
What You'll Do for Us
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Act as the primary point of contact and 'face of KO' to the bottler head in the assigned geography.
- Develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with corporate goals to ensure the annual business plan (ABP) is delivered effectively.
- Drive and support bottler strategies for topline, share, volume, and other key objectives.
2. Performance Management:
- Establish and forecast performance metrics, adjusting plans as necessary to meet objectives.
- Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to inform strategies and optimize performance.
3. Operational Execution:
- Ensure execution controllables are in place to drive efficiency toward established goals.
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions with urgency as needed.
4. Stewardship and Support Function Leadership:
- Ensure the acceleration of key support functions, facilitating collaboration and engagement among cross-functional teams.
- Provide leadership in ensuring that all support functions have the necessary resources and guidance to meet their objectives.
5. Relationship Building:
- Cultivate strong relationships with bottlers, stakeholders, and partners to drive alignment and cooperation.
- Represent Coca-Cola values in all interactions, promoting transparency, integrity, and ethical leadership.
6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Encourage and pioneer innovative approaches to franchise leadership and operations.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the territory.
7. Other projects tied to strategic priorities as may be identified according to business need.
What You'll Need
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15 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.
Values & Behaviors Expected:
- Leadership & Integrity: Demonstrate ethical leadership and integrity in all business dealings.
- Collaboration: Foster teamwork and collaboration across functions and territories.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Champion a culture of respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Innovation: Encourage innovation and forward-thinking solutions.
- Accountability: Take ownership and accountability for results and actions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to further Coca-Cola's growth and reputation in the assigned geography, embodying the company's values and commitment to excellence.
What We Can Do For You
- Exposure to World Class Leaders: Access to global technology leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging technologies and techniques.
- Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brand's next chapter.
- Learning Culture: Access to resources such as LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
SKILLS:
- Strategic Leadership & Annual Business Plan (ABP) Delivery
- Business & Performance Analysis
- Operational Execution & Process Management
- Bottler/Partner Relationship Management
- Executive Communications & Influence
- Leadership & People Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Values-Driven Leadership
Skills:
organization
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Client-provided location(s): Draper, UT
Job ID: cocacola-148876802
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-03T23:33:54
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)