Now Brewing – associate brand manager, US Beverage Team ! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Be part of a world-class product team innovating to deliver unique beverage experiences across North America. This associate brand manager role will support our Refreshment, Tea, Blended, and Licensed Store businesses. This role will play a pivotal role managing the Go-To-Market process for the non-coffee side of the business as well as assisting in trend and business analysis. This a unique role to support emerging and fast growing categories at Starbucks.

We are seeking someone with strong business acumen, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

As an associate brand manager, you will…

• Supports new product innovation (NPI) process and collaborates with cross-functional team to bring new beverages to store

• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and lead cross-functional efforts alongside key counterparts throughout the organization.

• Deliver performance reports for the Refreshment, Tea, and Blended businesses, being able to distill data and summarize findings and recommendations.

• Assist in co-exploration of new beverage launches, by analyzing key market and customer trends, influencing the direction of our beverage pipeline

• Enjoy working on an energetic, fun team and have a clear ability to drive the business forward as part of a highly collaborative team, while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles

We’d love to hear from people with:

Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of US military experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in a role supporting marketing, brand management, product management, or commercialization.

• Strong analytical/reporting skills with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability and willingness to navigate change and ambiguity

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.