senior manager, Beverage Category
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. Be part of a world-class menu team innovating to deliver unique beverage experiences across the U.S. As a senior manager, you will play a pivotal role managing the development, commercialization, and go-to-market approach of new beverages at Starbucks. 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
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience or four years US military experience
- Progressive experience in product or brand management: 7+ years
- Functions effectively with ambiguity
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and technical skills; comfortable with syndicated data.
- Must be able to work in a matrix environment, able to collaborate cross functionally.
Nice To Haves
- MBA strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Shapes innovation direction using strategy, customer insights, and data; leads test‑and‑learn work that refines concepts, uncovers opportunities, and drives category growth.
- Translates strategic direction into clear project priorities; aligns cross-functional partners on what matters most; stays agile amid shifting demands; and supports effective decision‑making amid uncertainty.
- Leads end‑to‑end projects in direct collaboration with Product Development, Sourcing, New Product Introduction, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to imagine and commercialize food experiences that deliver on our food strategy at scale.
- Influences senior leaders and cross-functional partners toward shared goals; adapts messaging to diverse audiences to build alignment, secure buy in, and move the organization forward. Excels at distilling ambiguous problems into concise messaging and crafting clear narratives.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
