group manager, International Brand

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a Starbucks group manager, you will lead strategic consultation and support for our international business units (China, Japan, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Latin America & Caribbean) for the total Starbucks Menu & Product portfolio. Influencing, engaging and driving effective collaboration across functions, geographies and levels of leadership is key to success in this role. Our work is dynamic, complex and offers endless opportunities to drive value and solve meaningful problems.

Requirements

8+ years progressive experience in brand and/or product management including, direct experience commercializing and bringing new products to market
4+ years experience managing others
Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of US military experience or highly transferable skills accepted

Nice To Haves

Previous international marketing, product management or business experience preferred
Previous client service, agency or consulting experience preferred
Facilitation skills and training experience a plus

Responsibilities

Identify key product priorities and opportunities to drive global connection and collaboration across our international business units (China, Japan, AP, EMEA & LAC)- across our entire product & menu portfolio including Coffee, Beverage, Food & Merchandise.
Develop standards and best practices for the development, launch, and optimization of Starbucks products and associated programs; balancing known global learning with flexibility to address local market relevance.
Effectively establish, strengthen and leverage foundational tools and communication frameworks (such as global landscape dashboards, reporting, tracking, knowledge sharing forums, communication channels and repositories) to ensure support efforts are well informed, socialized and utilized by all stakeholders.
Continuously identify new opportunities to deliver value for International business units- driving alignment, advocacy and buy-in needed with leaders and teams across orgs to implement.
Provide consultation to international business units in the form of guidance, support, feedback and advocacy when needed.
Drive regional input and alignment on key programs.
Lead and manage a team of 2-3

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.