Strategy Director – South Cone

For 137+ years The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has grown to become the most recognizable brand in the world. As we have diversified our portfolio organically and inorganically, we are constantly adapting and leading the ever-changing market. As we navigate the dynamic global environment, we continue to evolve and innovate.

As a Strategy Director, you will have the opportunity to: 1) leverage quality leadership in the markets by focusing on “How to Execute” the Strategy while identifying opportunities to keep growing the pie; 2) Lead Strategy agenda in 4 of the Top 8 Markets of LATAM (Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia), enabling the performance results based on market insights, continuous support to operations and being the guardians of Long Range Plans Moonshots; 3) Develop a Strong Network with LAOU center teams, KO Frontline teams and System Bottlers in South Zone to accelerate our business.

What You’ll Do for Us 

This role is responsible for supporting and challenging the Brazil / South Cone Franchise Unit in implementing the commercial strategy and developing actionable insights at market level.  This will be achieved by:

• Pulling data & insights working alongside Franchise Operations, Insights & Analysis, Finance Insights and EWI/E2E functions to identify granular regional opportunities and create actionable commercial levers at market level
• Identifying strategic projects in support of the growth goals for the Franchise Brazil / South Cone and managing the Franchise strategic project portfolio, working with Franchise teams and OU functions
• Collaborating with Franchise Brazil / South Cone and Commercial to adjust execution strategy.
• Support Franchise and Strategic Integration Brazil / South Cone on system end-to-end alignment process with Bottlers at local level

Work Focus

• Capture and network best practices, import and export good ideas
• Manage uncertainty and multiple stakeholders

Qualification & Requirements

• +10 years of Business and/or functional experience in Operation/Strategy related areas
• Proven trajectory of collaborating and influencing multifunctional peers and key stakeholders since this role will include multiple interactions and negotiations with management team members of KO system
• People manager with excellent leadership capability and ability to work in a diverse cultural environment
• Negotiation, influence and communication skills to align strategies as well as build value-based relationships through numerous sensitive situations (typically with bottler) are essential
• Write and present effectively; adjust to fit the audience with appropriate and relevant messaging

Key knowledge requirements

Mastery of (Required)

• Solid business acumen skills: to translate data and insights to help inform key business decisions
• Strategic thinking: integrate diverse business insights and connecting the dots to develop holistic approach
• Franchise leadership/negotiation: to drive better conversations into practical applications
• Problem framing and problem-solving: ability to structure and coordinate / lead cross functional complex analysis, initiatives, or efforts
• Systemic thinking: Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts and global capabilities implementation. Being comfortable with ambiguity and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Broad Expertise in (Good to have)

• Innovation and taking different approach
• Adaptability/flexibility: Comfortable with ambiguity
• Organization and focus: Prioritize through a pragmatic fact-based approach, handling trade-offs, balancing immediate and long-term priorities
• External focus: Agile and CPI external network of practitioners

What We Can Do For You 

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Fuzetea and more! 
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, and restaurants 
• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.   
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.   
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.   

Skills:

Leadership; Influencing; Business Planning; Strategic Thinking; Relationship Building; Tactical Planning; Financial Modeling; Strategic; Key Performance Indicators (KPI); Presentations; Competitor Analysis; Project Management; Customer Insights; Storytelling; Microsoft Office; Communication; Stakeholder Management; Risk Mitigation Strategies; Long Term Planning; Analytics Software; Influence; Syndicated Research; Data Mining; Business Development; Financial Analysis

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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