Director, Franchise Operations — Central Regions

0101 Coca-Cola North America; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director of Franchise Leadership to provide strategic oversight and leadership across defined bottler geographies, ensuring alignment with the Annual Business Plan (ABP) and driving topline, share, and volume objectives.

You will serve as the primary liaison to bottler leadership, develop strategic plans, forecast performance, and lead cross-functional collaboration to accelerate key support functions, with a focus on delivering measurable results in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ABP is delivered effectively.
• Drive and support bottler strategies for topline, share, volume, and other key objectives.
• Establish and forecast performance metrics, adjusting plans as necessary to meet objectives.
• Identify gaps in performance and implement corrective actions with urgency as needed.
• Provide leadership in ensuring that all support functions have the necessary resources and guidance to meet their objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with bottlers, stakeholders, and partners to drive alignment and cooperation.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Performance Management

Operational Execution

Stewardship & Support

Relationship Building

Innovation & Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

MBA preferred

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director of Franchise Leadership to provide strategic oversight and leadership across defined bottler geographies, ensuring alignment with the Annual Business Plan (ABP) and driving topline, share, and volume objectives.

You will serve as the primary liaison to bottler leadership, develop strategic plans, forecast performance, and lead cross-functional collaboration to accelerate key support functions, with a focus on delivering measurable results in a