Manager of Strategy and Business Development – Operational Effectiveness & Business Improvement

Job Description

Manager, Strategy & Operations | Coca-Cola

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Coca-Cola Company, located in Atlanta, GA. The company is a global leader in the beverage industry, refreshing the world and making a difference. This role is crucial for identifying and executing strategies that enhance organizational efficiency, drive profitability, and foster continuous improvement across the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $112000–$136000 yearly
• Mission: Propel the organization toward greater efficiency and profitability through strategic analysis and process innovation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Guidance: Lead initiatives to identify and address strategic issues and opportunities that can influence the organization’s growth and profitability.
• M&A Execution: Play a pivotal role in the research, analysis, and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Process Innovation: Innovate and enhance business processes to meet organizational goals, reducing costs, defects, and rework while maximizing quality.
• Data Analysis: Conduct multifaceted data research and analysis to support streamlined and effective business operations.
• Improvement Advocacy: Implement organization-wide process improvements, championing best practices and advocating for novel methods that upgrade product and service quality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, preparing for a Manager-level position.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in business strategy and development, ideally within the beverage or FMCG sectors, with adeptness in negotiating and managing strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Skills: Business Process Improvements, Change Management, Data Research, Strategic Analysis, Agile Methodology.
• Bonus: MBA or a related advanced degree is preferred.