Role Overview
The Coca-Cola Company isseekinga strategic, analytical, and future-focused leader to serve as the Senior Director, Franchise Strategy,Romania. In this role, you will shape the strategic direction of one of Europe’sstrategically important markets.

You will act as an objective advisor to franchise leadership and system partners, integrating system priorities, orchestrating strategic routines, and leading critical cross-functional initiatives that unlock long-term value.

You will bring strong strategic thinking, deep understanding of system economics, and the ability to simplify complexity while fostering alignment across the system.

WhatYou’llDo for Us

• Lead the development, definition, and communication of the strategic agenda, aligning system priorities and translating ambitions into clear, actionable market strategies.

• Align end-to-end strategic planning cycles, including Business Plan, Strategic Review, and long-term system alignment routines.

• Lead high-impact cross-functional strategic projects and initiatives. Ensuring integrated analytics, competitive insights, and long-term performance perspectives that shape strategic direction and system priorities.

• Provide unified, insight-rich storytelling for internal reviews and System Leadership Meetings, highlighting risks, opportunities, performance drivers, and forward-looking implications.

• Ensure high-quality preparation and governance for key system routines, enabling informed, insight-led decision-making.

• Manage the system agenda, ensuring seamless integration and alignment between TCCC and Bottler partners.

• Develop actionable competitive insights for your market, enabling fact-based recommendations.

• Serve as an objective, trusted advisor to franchise leaders and bottler stakeholders partnering closely with other functions and bottling partners.

Qualifications/ What we look for:

• 10-12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, or franchise leadership roles within complex, matrixed organizations.

• Proventrack recordof leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, influencing senior leaders, and delivering measurable business impact.

• Deep understanding of the local market, including regulatory frameworks, competitive dynamics, and consumer trends.

• Strongexpertisein strategic planning, insight generation, executive storytelling, and stakeholder management, with a solid understanding of the Coca‑Cola system.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.

• Business fluency in Englishrequired,Romanianpreferred

WhatWe’llDo for You

• You will join our team and contribute to driving the growth of some of the world’s most iconic & innovative brands.

• You will grow as a member of our diverse and multi-cultural team in Europe.

• You will be part of an inclusive, high-performance team that values curiosity, impact, and strategic foresight.