Director Operations Austria

The Coca-Cola Company; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 92.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

Exposure to world class leaders

Agile work environment

Zusammenfassung

The Coca-Cola Company in Vienna is seeking a Franchise Manager to drive growth across its franchise system and oversee the P&L. You will lead a large, capable team and build strong relationships with bottlers, government entities, and other key partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5–7 years of experience in franchise management, and a proven track record in strategic planning and execution. Expect an agile work environment and significant impact on regional expansion.

Qualifikationen

• University Master’s degree in Business, Management or related field.
• Proven experience in franchise management and P&L handling.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing large teams and complex programs.

Aufgaben

• Drive growth across the franchise system and develop short/long-range objectives.
• Oversee the P&L and ensure financial performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with bottlers, government entities and key partners.
• Lead large teams and mentor managers to execute strategy and projects.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business/Management

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a dynamic leader with a knack for driving growth and forging strong relationships? We are seeking a professional to join our team as a Franchise Manager. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our franchise system, developing strategies that align with our organizational goals and drive our success. You will manage the overall P&L, and build relationships with key partners, including bottlers and government entities. If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to our ongoing growth, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Driving the on-going growth through our franchise system.
• Developing short and long-range objectives consistent with organization guidelines.
• Managing the overall P&L.
• Developing relationships with key constituencies including bottlers, government, etc.
• Owning tactical and operational plans with a short to mid-term focus (1-3 years), executing organizational strategy in alignment with parent/independent organization objectives.
• Managing a large team of professionals or multiple small teams led by team leaders/supervisors or managers.
• Operating with broad latitude in a complex environment, acting as a subject matter expert within the organization, managing large projects or processes, coaching lower level professionals in skills, delegating work to them and reviewing it.
• Making improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area.
• Solving problems by identifying the root cause of the problem and modifying solutions applied to similar problems.
• Influencing parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
• Communicating with parties within and outside of own job function, and potentially with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A University Degree (Master) or equivalent experience in Business, Management, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of prior relevant experience in franchise management, P&L management, and relationship development.
• Proven experience in developing short and long-range objectives consistent with organization guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large team of professionals or multiple small teams.
• Experience operating with broad latitude in a complex environment, acting as a subject matter expert within the organization, managing large projects or processes, and coaching lower level professionals.
• Proven track record in making improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify the root cause of the problem and modify solutions applied to similar problems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

What We Can Do For You:

• Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.

Brand Strategy, Business Integrations, Business Planning, Channel Management, Channels Strategy, Communication, Execution Excellence, Influencing, Leadership, Market Dynamics, Marketing Planning, Negotiation, organization, Revenue Growth Management, Value Chain Economics

Pay Range:

Austria: 91,900 - 132,000 EUR

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

Austria

City/Cities:

Vienna

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 29, 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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.