Roastery Category Manager - US Strategy & Launch Leader

Starbucks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

401(k) match

Bean Stock equity program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Category Manager to shape the U.S. Roasteries category strategy, collaborating with Milan and the senior Brand Manager to craft beverages, merchandise, and experiences across locations.

You will partner with R&D, Brand, Digital, and Sales to develop and launch campaigns, optimize assortments, and ensure in-market execution while maintaining consistency across the network. The role emphasizes leadership and fast-paced execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or related commercial discipline.
• Proven track record launching products, promotions, and customer initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category strategy for the U.S. Roasteries.
• Bring new products and campaigns to life with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and optimize category performance with sales and profitability metrics.
• Translate insights into decisions on assortments and experiences.
• Lead through cross-functional partnership to align stakeholders.

Skills

Category management

Brand management

Product management

Merchandising

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a Category Manager to shape the U.S. Roasteries category strategy, collaborating with Milan and the senior Brand Manager to craft beverages, merchandise, and experiences across locations.

You will partner with R&D, Brand, Digital, and Sales to develop and launch campaigns, optimize assortments, and ensure in-market execution while maintaining consistency across the network. The role emphasizes leadership and fast-paced execution.