Marketing Director, BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK

Coca-Cola • Atlanta, GA

2d • $169,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Advanced Hydration is a dynamic, fast‑paced business unit at The Coca‑Cola Company where teams come together to lead what’s next in hydration. With a portfolio that includes BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Powerade, vitaminwater, and smartwater, the group is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, strong collaboration, and shared ambition. This is a place for people who think differently, move with agility, challenge the status quo, and thrive in an ever‑changing category. Joining the team means helping shape the future of hydration alongside passionate, collaborative teams committed to winning. In this role, you will own the brand’s vision, business strategy, and growth objectives, ensuring relevance to consumers through strategy, innovation, and advanced marketing initiatives. This role reports directly to the BODYARMOR Sports Drink VP and will have direct reports. We’re on a mission to become the #1 sports drink in the world — and we need people who bring energy, hustle, and a winner’s mindset every single day.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years leading brand marketing or product ownership in CPG or adjacent industries required.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale brand initiatives, innovation pipelines, and cross-functional portfolio ownership.
• Solid track record in leveraging MarTech, AI, and digital platforms to deliver consumer-centric solutions.
• Skills in financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management critical for driving high-impact business outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead high-powered teams, manage cross-functional collaboration, and inspire excellence in others.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience in the beverage category is preferred.
• Experience with Nielsen, IRI, or other data sets, plus quantitative research tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into strategy and action.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Brand Leadership: Develop and holistically manage BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK brand strategy and vision in North America, ensuring alignment with Advanced Hydration’s broader business objectives while maintaining local consumer relevance.
• Manages BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK, the fastest growing rapid rehydration product on the market. This role will directly drive category volume, share and profit, and will closely monitors changes in the marketplace to identify gaps and opportunities for new revenue, generating opportunities via new product-concepts, or brand/flavor/package extensions on existing brands.
• Lead the articulation and scaling of brand positioning, messaging, and identity to meet the demands of a competitive and dynamic marketplace.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities while driving accountability and results.
• Communicate priorities and progress clearly to full cross functional team.
• Build ways of working to enable strong 360° marketing execution
• Continuously challenge the status quo using data, insight, and strong point of view.
• End-to-End Marketing Execution: Oversee the creation and execution of the brand “bundle,” including product, packaging, pricing, and value propositions, driving distinctiveness in the marketplace.
• Guide the development of omnichannel marketing programs, AI-powered insights, and digital-first strategies to drive engagement and growth.
• Business & Performance Management: Track and oversee brand performance metrics, driving accountability for delivery on volume, revenue, and market share objectives.
• Partner with commercial teams to drive ROI-positive strategies while balancing brand equity investments and P&L performance targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams within the NA operating unit and engage effectively across marketing, commercial, finance, and corporate leadership teams.
• Build partnerships with agencies, bottlers, and external stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and seamless delivery of business priorities.

Benefits

• Challenging Work: We are the underdog and our goal is not easy.
• Iconic Brand: Be a part of the team building BODYARMOR into a more iconic brand
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees