manager, product - Beverage

Starbucks • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing – product manager - Beverage! #tobeapartner
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.
Be part of a world-class menu team innovating to deliver unique beverage experiences across the U.S. As a product manager, you will play a pivotal role managing the development, commercialization, and go-to-market approach of promotional beverages. You will build and implement strategy and innovation for seasonal products and key platforms to bring the next wave of exciting Starbucks beverages to our customers.
We are seeking someone with a passion for innovation, strategic problem solving, and proven cross-functional collaborative skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in brand/category management, product innovation, marketing or strategy
• Project leadership in a cross-functional environment (2+ years)
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to executive level audiences (2+ years)
• Experience developing and executing on product strategies
• A passion for developing products and building brands rooted in customer empathy
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically
• Ability to leverage data and insights to inform actions that will grow a business
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to function effectively with high degrees of ambiguity and change
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and to collaborate cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead new beverage product launches for all our U.S. stores from initial brief to launch
• Collaborate across R&D, consumer insights, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing
• Test and learn about new beverage concepts – refining products for customers and developing recommendations for how we bring them to market
• Develop strategic recommendations for product categories and/or innovation territories that support leadership decision-making
• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and lead cross-functional efforts across the enterprise
• Efficiently & effectively drive projects/issues to cross-functional resolution
• Create structured presentations illustrating key business objectives, new insights, and actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Embody our mission and values through helping others succeed, and building trust

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• 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
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% 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
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level