US Senior Product Manager

Blue Bottle Coffee • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a strategic, commercially minded product management leader for its U.S. Brand & Marketing team. Reporting to the U.S. Head of Product & Experience, this role translates global product and category strategies into successful launches and commercial outcomes in the U.S. market.

The Senior Product Manager partners across Product Development, Brand Marketing, and Product Management to orchestrate end-to-end commercialization. The role ensures products are thoughtfully developed, strategically positioned, operationally launched, and successfully brought to market. In partnership with a Product Management counterpart in Asia and the Global Brand Center of Excellence, the role adapts global strategies for the U.S. while sharing insights, performance, and opportunities to inform future global innovation.

Employees must be based within 50 miles of Blue Bottle Coffee’s San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles locations. The stated salary range is $120,000–$166,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in product management, product marketing, category management, brand marketing, or commercial strategy within premium consumer, hospitality, retail, or food and beverage brands.
• Experience leading products or category initiatives from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience using consumer insights, business performance, and market trends to shape product and marketing decisions.
• Experience partnering effectively with global organizations while adapting strategies for local market success.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across functions and levels.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong organizational skills, and a bias toward action.
• Passion for exceptional coffee, hospitality, and creating products and experiences that people love.
• Must be based within 50 miles of Blue Bottle Coffee’s San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional category strategies based on Blue Bottle’s global category strategy, lead successful new product launches, and deliver commercial performance in the U.S. market.
• Drive cross-functional project execution and continuous process improvement, coordinating teams to bring products and initiatives to market efficiently.
• Lead product positioning and commercialization by defining product concepts, value propositions, differentiators, target audiences, and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from launch and optimization through expansion, evolution, and retirement.
• Use consumer, market, and competitive insights to identify opportunities, shape product strategies, and recommend actions that strengthen the brand and business.
• Lead strategic cross-functional initiatives that support key business priorities and long-term growth.
• Connect Product Development, Brand Marketing, and key business partners to coordinate the commercialization of products and initiatives.
• Partner with the Product Management counterpart in Asia and the Global Brand Center of Excellence to adapt global strategies for the U.S. and share insights, performance, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education.
• Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events, including Expos and Championships.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
• 50% discount on products online and in cafes, including food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise.
• Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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