Director, Route To Market (RTM) job opportunity at Coca-Cola.



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Coca-Cola Director, Route To Market (RTM)
Experience: 7-years
Pattern: full-time
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Route To Market (RTM)

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loacation US - GA - Atlanta, United States Of America
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Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: March 4, 2026 Shift: Job Description Summary: The Route to Market (RTM) Director is responsible for the design, evolution, and performance of Route to Market strategies primarily for HORECA, and Local Market channels across the NAOU system, enabling sustainable topline growth while improving the productivity and effectiveness of commercial and distribution resources. This role partners closely with NAOU bottlers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose RTM models for fragmented, high-touch, and execution-intensive channels, ensuring alignment with customer needs, channel economics, and long-term system strategy. While Mass and Retail channels are covered by other dedicated teams, this role ensures RTM coherence at the system level and contributes selectively where FSOP and HORECA overlap with large-format or national customers. The RTM Director collaborates closely with the National Food Distributors (NFD) group and the eB2B RTM team, who provide subject-matter expertise, platforms, and execution support, to ensure an integrated and scalable Route to Market approach. What You’ll Do For Us Key Responsibilities: 1.  RTM Strategy Development for HORECA & Local Markets: Lead the development and deployment of channel-specific RTM strategies for HORECA, and Local Markets, in partnership with bottlers and system stakeholders. Core accountabilities : Lead diagnosis of RTM effectiveness, efficiency, and coverage in HORECA, and Local Market channels across NAOU.  Design and evolve fit-for-purpose RTM models tailored to fragmented trade, including:  - Direct vs. indirect selling models  - Distributor and sub-distributor structures  - Reseller engagement and management frameworks  - Service frequency, order size, and cost-to-serve optimization  Identify and prioritize channel-specific growth opportunities, including:  - Reseller economics, reach expansion, productivity, and assortment execution  - Specialized salesforces, service differentiation, cold-drink equipment, and outlet activation  - Hybrid RTM models, community-based distribution, and flexible service solutions  Partner with bottlers to build business cases and financial simulations supporting RTM changes.  Support bottlers in implementation planning, pilots, and scaling, ensuring change management and execution discipline. 2.  Integration with National Food Distributors & eB2B RTM: Ensure strong alignment and integration with system-led RTM enablers, while leveraging their expertise to accelerate local FSOP and HORECA performance. Core accountabilities :  Work in close collaboration with the National Food Distributors (NFD) group, which leads national distributor strategy and execution, to:  - Align national distributor frameworks to HORECA and local market channels RTM strategy  - dentify opportunities to improve coverage, service, and execution through NFD partners  - Measure improvement over the progress journey  Partner with the eB2B RTM team, which owns digital ordering platforms and capabilities, to:  - Embed eB2B solutions into local FSOP and HORECA RTM strategies  - Drive adoption of digital ordering, self-service, and assisted selling models  - Improve order quality, frequency, and salesforce productivity through digital enablement  Act as the RTM integrator at the market level, ensuring bottlers deploy NFD and eB2B solutions effectively within local RTM designs.  3.  Identification of New RTM Models & Best Practices (local FSOP & HORECA Focus) : Continuously identify, adapt, and scale innovative RTM models relevant to HORECA, and Local Markets. Core accountabilities :  Benchmark local FSOP and HORECA RTM models across:  - Other Coca-Cola bottlers and regions  - Leading CPGs and foodservice-focused companies  Investigate emerging models such as:  - Hybrid DSD / distributor approaches  - Assisted and digital selling for small outlets  - Alternative delivery models for high-density or hard-to-serve areas  Translate best practices into pilot-ready concepts, supporting bottlers through testing, learning, and rollout.  Ensure alignment with Digital, IT, and NFD strategies to avoid duplication and maximize system leverage.  4.  RTM Capability Building for Fragmented & Local Channels: Build and sustain RTM capabilities specific to HORECA, and Local Markets across the NAOU system. Core accountabilities :  Define RTM competencies required for HORECA, and local RTM models.  Develop a methodology to assess capability and execution gaps across bottlers.  Support the creation and deployment of RTM curricula, tools, and playbooks focused on:  - Distributor and reseller management  - HORECA execution excellence  - Digital and eB2B-enabled RTM  Launch targeted capability-building initiatives to close gaps.  Establish monitoring processes to track capability maturity, adoption, and impact.  Success Metrics : Net New Outlets: Sustainable growth in active local FSOP and HORECA outlets, expanding coverage in white-space and under-served areas.  Distributor Execution & VOID Closure: Reduction of distributor VOIDs.  Portfolio Penetration: Increased customer penetration of the full relevant portfolio across local FSOP and HORECA outlets.  Digital Enablement (eB2B): Increased adoption of eB2B ordering, improved order quality, and higher customer engagement.  RTM Capability Sustainability: Stronger RTM capabilities, tool adoption, and local ownership across bottlers. What you'll Need Role Core Competencies :     The successful candidate will combine deep RTM and channel expertise in fragmented trade with strong system leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset. This role requires : Comfort operating through influence rather than authority  Strong change management and stakeholder alignment skills  Ability to balance strategic design with hands-on execution support  Sensitivity to local market dynamics and cultural differences Functional Competencies : FSOP & HORECA channel strategy  Local market RTM design  Distributor and reseller management  Financial modeling and cost-to-serve analysis  Route planning and network optimization  eRTM and digital selling fundamentals  Business Intelligence and performance tracking  Operations and logistics fundamentals  Project and change management  Leadership Competencies :     Builds strong relationships across the system  Communicates with clarity and influence  Influences without direct authority  Drives innovative business improvements  Develops and inspires others  Acts with integrity and accountability  Required Qualifications :  Education : Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or equivalent  MBA preferred     Experience : 7+ years of experience in Route to Market, commercial, logistics, or operations roles  Proven experience in FSOP, HORECA, distributor, or fragmented trade environments  Experience working within bottler or franchise systems strongly preferred  What We'll Do For You Iconic Brand Experience : Join the team behind the world's most recognized brand and play a pivotal role in shaping its next chapter. Your contributions will resonate globally as you drive transformative, innovative projects. Leadership Exposure : Engage with world-class leaders and gain unparalleled access to a network of influential global marketing experts, providing you with insights into emerging digital platforms and cutting-edge marketing strategies. Continuous Learning and Development : Thrive in a culture that cherishes lifelong learning. Access resources like Coke University and LinkedIn Learning, as well as bespoke management programs that are designed to enrich your professional growth and expand your expertise. 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. Skills: Pay Range: $141,000 - $165,200 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: 30 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. 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.

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