Global Perfect Store Excellence Manager

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peets is seeking a Global Perfect Store Excellence Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of the global Perfect Store ecosystem across offline and online channels.

In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional global teams and local market stakeholders to translate category and brand strategies into scalable execution standards, governance and tools that improve execution and shopper impact across more than 40 markets.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Sales, Commercial Excellence, or a related commercial function.
• Strong expertise in Perfect Store, retail execution, category management, or in-store excellence frameworks, with experience delivering execution improvements at scale.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and international projects while influencing diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience with planogram solutions, retail execution analytics, POSM development, or similar commercial execution tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills, combined with a structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.
• International mindset with a passion for building capabilities, leading communities, and driving continuous improvement across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Perfect Store strategy by developing scalable frameworks, execution standards, KPIs, and governance across offline and online channels.
• Drive excellence in retail execution by leading global initiatives across planograms, POSM, display standards, SRP, and MSL methodologies.
• Build and continuously improve global tools, processes, and best practices that enable consistent execution and measurable commercial impact across markets.
• Lead and grow a global community of Category Management, Shopper Marketing, and Sales teams through capability building, best practice sharing, training sessions, and engagement events.
• Partner closely with cross-functional global functions including Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Procurement, IT, and local commercial teams to ensure successful adoption of Perfect Store initiatives.
• Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and champion continuous innovation to strengthen retail execution excellence globally.

Skills

Category Management

Shopper Marketing

Sales

Commercial Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

Planogram solutions

Retail analytics

POSM development

Job description

As the Global Perfect Store Excellence Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of JDE Peets global Perfect Store ecosystem, enabling best-in-class execution across physical and digital retail environments. Working within the Global Sales Analytics & Category Management team, you will translate category and brand strategies into scalable execution standards that drive commercial excellence across more than 40 markets. You will collaborate with cross-functional global teams and local market stakeholders to build governance, capabilities, and tools that improve execution consistency and shopper impact. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, community leadership, and the ability to influence without direct authority. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how our brands win at the point of purchase on a global scale.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the global Perfect Store strategy by developing scalable frameworks, execution standards, KPIs, and governance across offline and online channels.
• Drive excellence in retail execution by leading global initiatives across planograms, point-of-sale materials (POSM), display standards, secondary retail packaging (SRP), and Master Stock List (MSL) methodologies.
• Build and continuously improve global tools, processes, and best practices that enable consistent execution and measurable commercial impact across markets.
• Lead and grow a global community of Category Management, Shopper Marketing, and Sales teams through capability building, best practice sharing, training sessions, and engagement events.
• Partner closely with cross-functional global functions including Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Procurement, IT, and local commercial teams to ensure successful adoption of Perfect Store initiatives.
• Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and champion continuous innovation to strengthen retail execution excellence globally.

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peets is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peets is the place for you.

For this role as Global Perfect Store Excellence Manager, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 6-10+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Sales, Commercial Excellence, or a related commercial function.
• Strong expertise in Perfect Store, retail execution, category management, or in-store excellence frameworks, with experience delivering execution improvements at scale.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and international projects while influencing diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience with planogram solutions, retail execution analytics, POSM development, or similar commercial execution tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills, combined with a structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.
• International mindset with a passion for building capabilities, leading communities, and driving continuous improvement across multiple markets.

Additional Information

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peets we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peets. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peets - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the worlds leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

What's it like to work at JDE Peets?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peets, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!