Job Overview:
The Senior Manager, Commercial Operations role supports the Commercial Director in driving commercial performance and operational excellence across KDP’s European business. The role ensures strong day-to-day execution of the business while leading the successful delivery of innovation and portfolio changes, acting as a central integrator across internal functions and external partners/markets to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
The role is accountable for running the commercial engine and pipeline, while supporting the Commercial Director focused on growth, partnerships, and strategic decision-making.
What you will do:
- Business Performance Weekly/monthly performance tracking including dashboards, reviews, and action management. Lead KPI routines, ensure clear visibility vs AOP, and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks.
- Plan Execution & cross-functional Alignment Translate Annual Plan (AOP) into execution plans; coordinate across internal functions and European partners to ensure delivery against targets, commercial pipeline and risk & ops visibility.
- Commercialization Lead Lead end-to-end commercialization of European innovation and portfolio changes with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional technical readiness & execution for new market entries and partner onboarding. Work closely with Beverage Concentrates Operations, Finance, Brand Marketing, R&D and technical functions to ensure readiness, compliance, and effective in-market delivery.
- Partner PerformanceEnablement Develop recurrent touch-points with external partners, standardized KPI scorecards, and support performance reviews to drive accountability and results across existing and future European partners. Support Commercial Director in pursuing business development opportunities across Europe.
- Commercial Process & Tools Build and standardize scalable core operating processes and tools (including Innovation Stage Gate) with internal stakeholders and partners. Improve data visibility and quality, speed-to-market, and cost efficiency.
- Governance & Decision Support Own internal reporting, governance, and performance transparency. Enable faster, better decision-making by leadership and act as escalation point, deputizing for the Commercial Director when required.
Total Rewards:
At KDP Ireland, you will find that:
- We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
- We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
- We offer a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
- We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
- We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.
KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years’ experience in commercial planning, sales operations, or similar cross-functional roles.
- Proven experience delivering commercial plans in a complex, multi-market or matrix environment.
- Strong exposure to end-to-end commercialization and cross-functional execution (Marketing, Sales, Ops, R&D, Finance)
- Strong project/program management and organizational skills. Proven ability to translate plans into structured execution across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to track performance, manage KPIs, and drive to action.
- A self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity. Strong bias for accountability and problem-solving.
- Effective communicator and influencer in a matrix environment.
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. Will you join us?
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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