Roastery Category Manager: Coffee & Merch Strategy

Starbucks Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Stock program (Bean Stock)

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Category Manager for the U.S. Roasteries to shape beverages, merchandise, and food offerings. You will partner with Milan and Brand leadership to drive category strategy, launches, and campaigns across locations.

Work closely with R&D, Brand, Digital, and Supply Chain to commercialize ideas and create exceptional customer experiences. This role requires strong collaboration and execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• As the Manager, Category, you will develop the category strategy for the U.S. Roasteries and lead cross-functional work.
• Experience in category management, brand management, product management, merchandising, marketing, or related field.
• Proven success launching campaigns, promotions, and customer-facing initiatives from planning through execution.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to influence in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category strategy for the U.S. Roasteries across beverages, merchandise, and food offerings.
• Partner with R&D, Brand, Digital, and Supply Chain to develop, commercialize, and launch products and experiences.
• Monitor sales, profitability, and customer feedback to inform future decisions.
• Translate insights into decisions on assortments and campaigns for the U.S. Roasteries.
• Collaborate across teams to align priorities and deliver business objectives.

Skills

Category management

Brand management

Product management

Merchandising

Marketing

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Category Manager for the U.S. Roasteries to shape beverages, merchandise, and food offerings. You will partner with Milan and Brand leadership to drive category strategy, launches, and campaigns across locations.

Work closely with R&D, Brand, Digital, and Supply Chain to commercialize ideas and create exceptional customer experiences. This role requires strong collaboration and execution in a fast-paced environment.