Senior Manager, Licensing Strategy and Analysis

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze KDP’s current route-to-market by geography and trademark to further understand opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals
• Partner with Licensing team peers and cross-functional partners to develop, improve and execute near-term and long-term route-to-market strategy
• Work closely with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Beverage Concentrates operational leadership to align route-to-market strategy to organizational needs
• Provide cross-functional project leadership of key route-to-market initiatives (e.g. bottler acquisitions, portfolio expansions)
• Provide strategic thought leadership on emerging and non-DSD routes-to-market (e.g. ecommerce, foodservice, on-premise) and how to ensure availability of our products to all consumers
• Develop future state distribution blueprints to quickly and comprehensively enable the launch of new brands across categories
• Implement the tools, technologies, and processes required to enable a dynamic licensing team with proactive decision-making capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Master's Degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated history of professional, academic, and personal excellence
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

• 4+ years at a leading CPG company in an analytical function (e.g., strategy, finance, brand strategy)
• 2+ years of management consulting experience

Total Rewards

Salary range $130,700 - $160,000
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth.