Manager, Commercial Planning & Strategy Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Manager, Commercial Planning & Strategy Coke Florida – 2.8

Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$83.2K – $106K a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications 5 years Nielsen Finance Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Business Administration Senior level Business Integrated marketing Communication skills Marketing Strategic planning

Full Job Description Who We Are:

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and

BODYARMOR.

In 2025, for the 4th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes: Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans 401K program with healthy company match Supplemental Life Insurance Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays• Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Competitive compensation

Job Summary:

The Commercial Planning Manager plays a vital role in driving the commercial success of our beverage brand(s) by translating strategic business objectives into actionable commercial marketing plans. This individual will be responsible for leading the development and execution of annual and long-range commercial plans, ensuring alignment across sales, marketing, PGM and Field Sales operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of the beverage industry’s commercial landscape, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills. Key Responsibilities 1.

Strategic Planning & Development:

Lead the development of comprehensive annual and long-range commercial plans, integrating GOAT Pillars, Innovation, brand acceleration initiatives, local asset inventory to build CCBF annual plans. Collaborate closely with Franchise partners to localize all national initiatives for Coke Florida into comprehensive Coke Florida annual marketing calendar and execution plans. Partner with Shopper marketing, Field Sales, Customer Relationship Management and PGM to align on program objectives, Coke Florida volume and revenue targets and any other key business measures to develop Coke Florida Programs. Develop Playbooks for all major initiatives ensuring integrated marketing approach ie. Media, experiential, sampling and other ATL activations to drive consumer engagement. Leverage National Program artwork and creative and determine localized solutions based on Coke Florida business objectives. Work with Insights Team utilizing syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI), internal sales data, and other market intelligence to inform the localization of National information to Florida specific data and category performance 2.

Commercial Plan Execution & Management:

Build the operating decks to be handed over to CAM’s and Field Sales to enable stronger execution of commercial plans across all sales channels (e.g., On-Premise, Off-Premise, Convenience, E-commerce), ensuring timely and effective implementation of programs. Develop and manage the commercial calendar, coordinating key initiatives, promotions, and product launches Partner with Product lifecycle Team to ensure product availability and forecast 3.

Financial & Budget Management:

Responsible steward for overall marketing budget. 4.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication:

Serve as a central point of contact for commercial planning, fostering strong relationships and seamless communication between Marketing, Sales, Finance and Field Sales Operations Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to align teams, gain consensus, and resolve commercial challenges. Develop clear and compelling presentations to communicate commercial plans, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Support the sales team with necessary tools, insights, and training to effectively sell our products.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. 5-7 years of progressive experience in brand marketing, advertising, integrated marketing, within the beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) CPG, or related industry. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful programs that have driven tangible business results. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify key insights, and build actionable recommendations. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI) and/or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferable. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.