Sr. Innovation Manager

Pepsibottlingventures; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Innovation Manager to drive marketing strategies and product development in Raleigh, NC. This role involves coordinating new product launches, analyzing market performance, and maximizing brand equity through innovative marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in the bottling or marketing industries. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and teamwork, and contribute to the growth of a diverse beverage portfolio that brings joy to customers across the Carolinas and beyond.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance options

Free counseling services

Wellness program

Company-paid life insurance

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing or 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the bottling industry or marketing field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for core brands to maximize growth.
• Coordinate new product and packaging planning with appropriate contacts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

5-10 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

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Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Sr. Innovation Manager to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Develop, implement, execute PBVs core brands and overall marketing strategies to ensure maximized growth and profitability. Drive profitable market share. Plan and oversee the development of Account Specific Programs for assigned segments of business which support PBVs P&L and AOP Big bets. Maximize Media, Social and Digital platforms and budgets to insulate and grow brand health equity. Help grow the overall business by ensuring maximum execution against new product initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Coordinates new product and packaging planning with appropriate contacts.
2. Develops and launches marketing plans for new products to ensure their success.
3. Works with the Director of Marketing to develop a quarterly strategy for new products.
4. Forecasts, tracks, and analyzes results of new products in the market to ensure profitability.
5. Ensures strong launch plans are established for new products to ensure their success.
6. Supports Channel Directors and KAMs with new product sell-in efforts.
7. Develops sponsorship, prestige, and cause related marketing.
8. Engages with Channel Directors, Key Account Managers, and National JACT teams to enhance local marketing activation.
9. Key contributor to building Marketing and Media 3–5-year strategy planning, development, and implementation.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related field or 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience in the bottling industry or marketing field dealing with customers using verbal, written and telephone skills, including written and oral presentations required.
3. Valid Driver’s License required. Must have prior experience making professional business presentations.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate and incorporate information into an execution plan for new products and packages required.
5. Must have demonstrated computer literacy including the ability to modify and create Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
6. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
7. Must have a high attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills required.
9. Must be able handle high pressure and high-profile events in a professional and effective manner.
10. Able to travel up to 30%.
11. Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.
12. Must be able to work the hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for this position is set based on location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share more about the specific pay range for this position during the interview process.
• As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]