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Vice President Brand Marketing, Complete Nutrition Portfolio

The Coca-Cola Company

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Executive
230k-250k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio includes lactose-free, real dairy products such as fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, Core Power® High Protein Shakes, and fairlife® nutrition plan™. As a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife has been recognized for its industry-leading innovation and focuses on developing consumer-centric brand plans to drive growth and build brand love.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of annual brand plans that leverage consumer, category and customer insights to create clear and compelling growth strategies and key initiatives
  • Develop insights led innovation/renovation focused on creating enduring edge (brand and product) for consumers and customers
  • Partner with commercial, sales and finance to establish aggressive, yet attainable growth targets aligned with marketing investment
  • Steer performance and DME during the year to ensure annual plan targets are achieved, pivoting as needed based on macro-environment, category dynamics and in-market results
  • Lead the development of best-in-class creative in terms of impact and persuasion to bring brand architecture to life
  • Develop holistic connections plans that drive consumer engagement, continuously optimizing ROI and overall effectiveness based on in-market results and marketing mix learnings
  • Infuse a 'test and learn' mindset across all creative and communications to deepen consumer connection, drive trial and build brand preference
  • Partner with commercial, sales and digital teams to align availability and plans with key channels, customers, and emerging platforms to create seamless consumer experiences
  • Lead and develop a team of 7 brand marketers and collaborate with agency partners, establishing clear performance goals and fostering professional growth

Requirements

  • 15+ years of brand marketing experience with increased responsibility, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in a blue-chip consumer packaged goods company followed by experience in a small to mid-size company is ideal
  • Undergraduate degree required; MBA highly desirable
  • Strong consumer marketing expertise with a GM mindset
  • Data-driven strategist with knowledge of finance, sales, and operations to inform decision-making
  • Modern marketer well-versed in the latest marketing mediums and tools to drive trial and brand preference
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and build high-performing teams
  • Results-driven self-starter with accountability for delivering results with limited guidance
  • Collaborative team-based approach with ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading brand strategies in the nutrition or dairy industry
  • Familiarity with emerging digital platforms and innovative marketing techniques

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (required)
  • MBA (highly desirable)

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $230,000 - $250,000 annually
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact brand within a leading nutrition company
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Potential for professional growth and development

Working at The Coca-Cola Company

fairlife values entrepreneurial spirit, humility, collaboration, active listening, dependability, confidence without arrogance, and a results-oriented mindset. The company emphasizes professional development, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation and integrity.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 1, 2025
Job CategoryBrand Marketing
Salary230k-250k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceExecutive

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About The Coca-Cola Company

Website

coca-colacompany.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Soft Drink Manufacturing

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