Brand Manager, vitaminwater

Overview**

vitaminwater is seeking a Brand Manager who thrives in both execution and problem-solving. You will manage multiple high-impact initiatives end-to-end, while contributing to brand strategy through consumer insights, performance analysis, and market dynamics.

This role offers strong visibility and the opportunity to build strategic and leadership capabilities in preparation for broader brand ownership within a dynamic, culture-driven brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of annual marketing plans spanning Big Bets and always-on initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams and agencies to deliver culturally relevant, high-impact work.

• Lead innovation initiatives across base and innovation platforms -supporting concept development, positioning, and commercialization through the stage & gate process.

• Translate consumer insights and business performance into growth opportunities, helping sharpen vitaminwater's positioning and identifying actions to drive affinity, recruitment, and usage occasions.

• Enable omnichannel brand experiences by working with Marketing Technology teams and leveraging AI/digital tools to create seamless brand experiences across media, commerce, and in-store

• Partner with EPICS, IMX, and Shopper teams to ensure consistent, breakthrough activation across channels-bringing to life vitaminwater's positioning

• Drive alignment across brand, bottler, sales, and technical teams to ensure initiatives are executed seamlessly across the Coca-Cola system

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Business required

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Related Work Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in brand marketing or product ownership in CPG

• Experience in beverages, functional hydration, or premium/lifestyle brands preferred

• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives and cross-functional execution

Functional Skills

• Strong experience with Nielsen/IRI and quantitative analytics; ability to connect performance data to actionable strategy

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams while manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organization

• Deep curiosity about consumer behavior, culture, and trends

• Experience leading innovation across product, pack, and positioning development

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong storytelling and creative evaluation skills

• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, culturally dynamic, and competitive environment

Skills

AI Concepts, Audience Engagement, Brand Strategy, Cultural Marketing, Competitor Analysis, Consumer Segmentation, Creative Process, Data Insights, Design Thinking, Digital Media Strategy, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Omnichannel Execution, Quantitative Research, Social Strategy, Storytelling, SWOT Analysis

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Pay Range:
United States of America: 106,800 USD - 138,500 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):
United States of America

City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
June 10, 2026

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Pay Range:United States of America: 0 USD - 0 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:0 - 20
Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role