Corporate Management Trainee - Customer Management

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Charlotte, NC, invites you to join the Customer Management Trainee Program, a 9‑month development track designed to prepare future leaders through on‑the‑job rotations and formal leadership classes.

The program runs July 2027 through April 2028. Rotations cover Field Operations, FP&A, pricing & revenue growth, commercial, product supply planning, and customer management, with peer coaches, defined objectives, and leadership summits, culminating in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years of equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to relocate within the operational footprint.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across value chain components.
• Work with peer coaches and leadership on learning objectives.
• Report progress and provide business recommendations after rotations.
• Travel within the territory to learn from leaders and attend leadership summits.
• Support cross-functional teams to develop leadership skills.
• Complete tasks and be assessed on objectives and feedback.

Skills

Relocation required

Customer ops knowledge

Prioritization

Organizational skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years

Bachelor's in Business/ related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 271555

Locations: Charlotte

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Job Overview

The Customer Management Trainee Program is a targeted 9-month program committed to cultivating and developing future leaders. The program is designed to challenge and grow individuals through a series of core components including on-the-job training, online learning, assigned Sr. Leadership mentors/peer coaches, formal leadership classes, and other avenues for learning. Hands-on learning and development will cater to the goal of ultimately supporting a corporate customer in a full-time role post-program.

Project-based rotations will be focused on the following areas:

• Field Operations
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Pricing & Revenue Growth Management
• Commercial
• Product Supply Planning
• Customer Management

We hope to inspire a purpose-driven career and look forward to your interest in the program.

Program Date: July 2027 through April 2028

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participants will go through a series of learning rotations designed to teach hands-on application of each component of the value chain from creation to consumption of our products.
• Rotations will focus on areas such as Field Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Pricing & Revenue Growth Management, Commercial, Product Supply Planning, Customer Management, and other support teams
• Before each rotation, Management Trainees will be assigned a peer coach and a clear set of learning objectives. Upon completion of each rotation, participants will be responsible for reporting learning objectives and offering business recommendations
• Management trainees will be asked to travel to other areas within the territory to learn from various leaders. There will also be a series of leadership summits where all trainees will gather to collaborate, learn from each other and Sr. leaders. You will also report out on learning objectives during your rotations
• Throughout the program, each participant will be assessed based on the completion of learning objectives and leadership feedback. Upon completion of the Leadership Development Program, future placement within the organization will be based on performance assessments, skillsets, and business needs with the ultimate goal of supporting a corporate customer full-time. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to provide continuous feedback on the program, stay involved as LDP alumni, and build a network of LDP teammates to continue cross-functional sharing and growth
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Willingness to relocate anywhere in our operational footprint
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of CCCI and customer operational strategy and execution
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with time-sensitive deadlines
• Organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills are required
• Computer proficiency in MS Office particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is a must
• Strong presentation abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Basic analytical skills is a must
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with other departments to accomplish goals & objectives
• By the end of the program, the candidate should be developing towards proficiency in the following areas: Responsive customer service skills with a proactive mindset; organizational management skills with the ability to collaborate with all facets of business including Field Operations, Technical Service, and Shopper Marketing; Ability to develop, negotiate and execute local programs with the leadership teams of their customers base; Ability to build rapport to achieve a strategic partnership status with their customer base; An adept negotiator with developing persuasion skills
• All candidates will be subject to pre-employment testing: Background Check, Drug Screen, and Physical Abilities Test (if applicable)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Work Environment

• Office Environment
• This position will sit in Charlotte, NC

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.