Partnership Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper; New Jersey; On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Licensed Partners Manager to oversee a portfolio of licensed brands within its Coffee Operating Unit. You will manage partner relationships, governance, and cross-functional alignment to meet joint goals.

You will report to the Director of Licensed Partners and collaborate with Brand Marketing, Finance, RGM, Legal, and Business Development to drive strategic initiatives and ensure successful partnerships across the Keurig system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management.
• Experience with partnerships, licensing, sales or direct customer engagement.
• Experience with brand management and consumer products.
• Ability to leverage data and insights for decision making.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving; capable of planning to ensure accountability.
• Highly collaborative and influential; cross-functional drive for results.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with licensed partners based on trust and value.
• Lead operating cadences and follow-ups across stakeholders.
• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for a portfolio.
• Track performance against contractual commitments and objectives.
• Prepare partnership scorecards, reporting, and QBRs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure service and supply to partners.
• Onboard new licensed partners and establish effective workflows.
• Engage senior leadership on requirements, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals.
• Execute large, complex or specialized projects for the Partners team.
• Support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team.

Skills

Brand management

Partnerships

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Overview

This role is specific to the current Coffee Operating Unit of KDP. Following the recent, successful acquisition of JDE Peet’s in April 2026, the Coffee Operating Unit will become its own independent publicly traded company. For more information on this, please visitkeurigdrpepper.com

The Licensed Partners Manager acts as a general manager of a portfolio of licensed brands, to create and optimize value for our strategic partners and the overall Keurig system. Primary responsibilities include management of partner relationships, including contractual governance and compliance, internal and external communication, partner satisfaction, and integrating intercompany cross-functional teams to ensure success in meeting collective goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will be able to perform and operate independently, think strategically, execute highly complex or specialized projects across large, distributed teams, and effectively interface and communicate with executive leadership within Keurig and the partner organizations.

You will report to the Director of Licensed Partners and will frequently collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, Finance, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Legal, Business Development, and Commercial.

What you will do

• Foster meaningful relationships based on trust, credibility and demonstrated value
• Establish and lead operating cadences and follow-ups for each partner across internal and external stakeholders
• Lead strategic planning, Joint Business Planning (JBP) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for a portfolio of licensed brands
• Track partnership performance against contractual commitments and business objectives
• Prepare partnership scorecards, reporting and quarterly business reviews
• Oversee and partner with cross-functional teams to drive service excellence and supply of product to licensed partners, where applicable
• Integrate intercompany cross-functional teams to execute collective goals and objectives
• Consistently evaluate and optimize processes and procedures internally and on behalf of partners
• Support the onboarding of new licensed partners and establish effective ways of working
• Engage with senior leadership on significant matters pertaining to requirements, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives
• Execute large, highly complex or specialized projects
• Lead or support ad hoc initiatives on behalf of the Partners team

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Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $130,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Brand, Product, Project or Program management or other related field
• Experience with partnerships, account management, licensing, sales, or direct customer engagement
• Experience with brand management and consumer products
• Experience leveraging available data and insights to make informed decisions
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve; ability to plan and align work to ensure accountability
• Highly adaptable; energized by rapid change and ambiguity
• Highly collaborative and influential; skilled at working cross-functionally to drive results
• Positive, self-motivated leader who can inspire others to rise to new challenges
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.