Job Summary and Mission

This job contributes to Starbucks success by managing brand related projects and analyzing data to help lead strategic and tactical plan elements designed to deliver against the strategic growth plans. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs marketing analysis; assesses brand products and competitor insights
• Analyzes key issues relating to products (including cost, pricing, quality or consumer acceptance) and makes recommendations to leadership
• Assists the brand team in building annual operating plan and marketing/brand plan through data gathering and analysis
• Supports total brand communications team within disciplines of advertising, CRM and digital marketing
• Build strong relationships within a matrix structure to ensure needs are addressed and information sharing is timely

Qualifications

Summary of Experience

• Progressive analytical experience in product, marketing or other relevant environment                           4+ yrs
• Project Management          2+ yrs

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year prior experience supporting new and/or existing product development
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and technical skills; comfortable with syndicated data
• Must be able to work in a matrix environment, able to collaborate cross functionally, and be a strong team player
• Ability to analyze business trends and financial metrics, including sales, return on investments, and profit and loss
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and marketing research project management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and problem solving abilities
• Functions effectively with ambiguity
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines