Beverage Market Developer (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, West)

Oatly AB • Village of Highland Falls, NY

25d

About The Position

Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.
Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow’s milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like to work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff.
The Beverage Market Developer will be key in Oatly's mission to lead taste innovation within the specialty and out-of-home (OOH) beverage world. This role goes beyond coffee, encompassing a wide range of beverage applications, including mixology, tea-based drinks, and emerging beverage trends. The ideal candidate will be highly creative, obsessed with emerging trends, and keen to push the boundaries of taste and experience in the drink sector.

Requirements

• Energized by building relationships and making connections in the specialty beverage world
• Understanding of the beverage industry in the US, with a finger on the pulse of emerging global beverage trends
• Know your local market incredibly well and have a great network of specialty beverage relationships you can tap into
• Strong alignment with Oatly's mission of promoting health, sustainability, and innovation in the food industry
• Curiosity-driven approach to exploring new flavors, ingredients, and beverage concepts
• Creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to experiment and fail
• Highly curious, creative, and always eager to explore new experiences in the food and drinks world, and the people driving beverage culture
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to trend-spotting and idea generation
• Collaborative, energetic, and positive
• Strong relationship-building skills to win over customers and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment that encourages pushing boundaries and forging new paths forward
• Demonstrated passion for and experience in beverage development, whether through formal education, work experience, or personal projects
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively pitch new concepts and share your vision
• Comfortable working in a small team with a high degree of autonomy and initiative
• Familiarity with food and beverage operations and their ways of working
• Must reside in a major metropolitan area in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or West regions: NYC, Philly, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% domestically, with the potential for 1-2 international trips annually

Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and execute Oatly’s beverage development strategy to advance the adoption of Oatly products to new customers
• To identify and nurture genuine and strong relationships that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for Oatly and the top-tier businesses that are driving beverage culture
• Represent the brand with integrity in all interactions - commitment to our company values, positive energy, and deep product knowledge
• Initiate and execute local events; either Oatly-led or in partnership with external stakeholders
• Develop and test innovative beverage application recipes using Oatly products for operators focused on coffee, tea, cocktails, smoothies, and beyond
• Proactively research and anticipate beverage industry trends, consumer preferences, and flavor profiles
• Work closely with the commercial, retail, and beverage teams to gather insights and align with customer needs
• Present and pitch innovative drink concepts to customers and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• flexible vacation (take it when you need it)
• really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there)
• paid volunteer days off throughout the year (doing good is fun)
• free six packs of oatmilk
• genuinely great coworkers who are rooting for each other and the company to thrive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed