Job Description
Refresh the Industry. Inspire the Future.
This position can be based in Atlanta or Remote.
• If Remote, Incumbent MUST be based out of a CCNA office**
At The Coca-Cola Company, we don’t just participate in the global beverage industry—we help shape it. As a Project Manager of Industry Leadership, you’ll make things happen behind the scenes and in the spotlight—transforming industry events, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring Coca-Cola’s presence is always bold, meaningful, and impactful.
If you’re a master organizer, a natural connector, and thrive in high-energy environments where no two days are the same—you’ll love this role.
Position Overview
In this role, you’ll plan, orchestrate, and deliver high-profile industry events and initiatives that strengthen Coca-Cola’s leadership position in trade and customer arenas—from major conferences and trade shows to strategic partnership activations. You’ll act as the coordinator across internal teams, partners, vendors, and stakeholders to make sure every detail is executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget.
You’ll bring together people, processes, and resources to advance Coca-Cola’s industry influence and customer leadership objectives.
Summary
The Industry Leadership Project Manager coordinates events and programs related to Industry Partnerships (Conferences, Trade Shows, etc). Activities include planning, organizing, and managing resources/processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and within budget.
They serve as the internal and external point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders for project activity. PM identifies and communicates critical information to both internal and external project stakeholders, facilitates and ensures follow up on issues, prioritizes and manages project activities and gauges readiness.
Scope
• Oversee various projects and executions of a moderately complex nature spanning Industry Relations, Trade Communications, Business Development and other Customer Leadership functions and activities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize requests coming from multiple stakeholders, while managing output of deliverables and timelines
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and logistics to meet deadlines and maintain appropriate service.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure key details and deliverables are communicated.
• Identify needed resources, manage accordingly and within budget.
• Work autonomously, making decisions with limited managerial oversight.
• Own budget and PO management ensuring on time payments
What You’ll Do For Us
• Industry Leadership in Action – Coordinate impactful events, programs, and partnerships where Coca-Cola’s presence makes a difference—from planning and logistics to flawless on-site delivery.
• Project Management Excellence – Develop detailed work plans, manage timelines, balance multiple priorities, and navigate complex logistics—keeping projects on track and stakeholders aligned.
• Stakeholder Connector – Act as the go-to resource and main point of contact for internal leaders, industry partners, customers, and vendors, fostering relationships built on trust, transparency, and results.
• Experiential Brand Stewardship – Ensure every Coca-Cola touchpoint at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events reflects our brand’s reputation for excellence.
• Operational Mastery – Source and manage event materials, oversee shipping and installations, coordinate with bottling and distribution partners, and track budgets and invoices.
• Flawless Execution – Manage “back-of-house” operations during events, troubleshoot challenges in real-time, and ensure readiness from setup to wrap-up.
• Data & Detail Leadership – Maintain accurate databases, coordinate calendars, handle confidential correspondence, produce presentations/reports, and ensure all documentation is precise and timely.
• Back of House Management – Process purchase orders, expense reports and invoices. Budget tracking, Database and participation lists
• Prompt response to incoming/outgoing phone and email communications.
What You’ll Bring
• Proven experience coordinating complex projects or large-scale events in a fast-paced environment. Problem Solving – resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that inspire collaboration and action.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across functions, seniority levels, and external partners.
• Learning Agility readily adopts new IT systems/Apps and processes
• Financial Acumen track record of delivering excellence on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook); comfortable adapting to new tools and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; 2+ years in industry affairs, marketing, public affairs, events, or high-level project coordination preferred.
What We Offer
• Iconic & Innovative Brands – Work with a portfolio that spans over 250 products, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife, and Topo Chico.
• Broad Industry Impact – Engage with a diverse customer base—from all channels of retail (grocery, convenience, club, drug, value, discounters, omnichannel and e-commerce).
• Professional Growth – Build your network across the beverage and consumer goods industry while sharpening your leadership, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
• A Culture That Refreshes – Join a global team driven by creativity, collaboration, and a shared mission to refresh the world and make a difference.
If you’re ready to lead Coca-Cola’s presence in the spaces that matter most to our customers, partners, and the industry—this is your stage. Let’s make an impact together!
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.
Pay Range:$96,915 - $112,875
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:7.5
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.
This position can be based in Atlanta or Remote.
• If Remote, Incumbent MUST be based out of a CCNA office**
At The Coca-Cola Company, we don’t just participate in the global beverage industry—we help shape it. As a Project Manager of Industry Leadership, you’ll make things happen behind the scenes and in the spotlight—transforming industry events, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring Coca-Cola’s presence is always bold, meaningful, and impactful.
If you’re a master organizer, a natural connector, and thrive in high-energy environments where no two days are the same—you’ll love this role.
Position Overview
In this role, you’ll plan, orchestrate, and deliver high-profile industry events and initiatives that strengthen Coca-Cola’s leadership position in trade and customer arenas—from major conferences and trade shows to strategic partnership activations. You’ll act as the coordinator across internal teams, partners, vendors, and stakeholders to make sure every detail is executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget.
You’ll bring together people, processes, and resources to advance Coca-Cola’s industry influence and customer leadership objectives.
Summary
The Industry Leadership Project Manager coordinates events and programs related to Industry Partnerships (Conferences, Trade Shows, etc). Activities include planning, organizing, and managing resources/processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and within budget.
They serve as the internal and external point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders for project activity. PM identifies and communicates critical information to both internal and external project stakeholders, facilitates and ensures follow up on issues, prioritizes and manages project activities and gauges readiness.
Scope
• Oversee various projects and executions of a moderately complex nature spanning Industry Relations, Trade Communications, Business Development and other Customer Leadership functions and activities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize requests coming from multiple stakeholders, while managing output of deliverables and timelines
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and logistics to meet deadlines and maintain appropriate service.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure key details and deliverables are communicated.
• Identify needed resources, manage accordingly and within budget.
• Work autonomously, making decisions with limited managerial oversight.
• Own budget and PO management ensuring on time payments
What You’ll Do For Us
• Industry Leadership in Action – Coordinate impactful events, programs, and partnerships where Coca-Cola’s presence makes a difference—from planning and logistics to flawless on-site delivery.
• Project Management Excellence – Develop detailed work plans, manage timelines, balance multiple priorities, and navigate complex logistics—keeping projects on track and stakeholders aligned.
• Stakeholder Connector – Act as the go-to resource and main point of contact for internal leaders, industry partners, customers, and vendors, fostering relationships built on trust, transparency, and results.
• Experiential Brand Stewardship – Ensure every Coca-Cola touchpoint at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events reflects our brand’s reputation for excellence.
• Operational Mastery – Source and manage event materials, oversee shipping and installations, coordinate with bottling and distribution partners, and track budgets and invoices.
• Flawless Execution – Manage “back-of-house” operations during events, troubleshoot challenges in real-time, and ensure readiness from setup to wrap-up.
• Data & Detail Leadership – Maintain accurate databases, coordinate calendars, handle confidential correspondence, produce presentations/reports, and ensure all documentation is precise and timely.
• Back of House Management – Process purchase orders, expense reports and invoices. Budget tracking, Database and participation lists
• Prompt response to incoming/outgoing phone and email communications.
What You’ll Bring
• Proven experience coordinating complex projects or large-scale events in a fast-paced environment. Problem Solving – resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that inspire collaboration and action.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across functions, seniority levels, and external partners.
• Learning Agility readily adopts new IT systems/Apps and processes
• Financial Acumen track record of delivering excellence on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook); comfortable adapting to new tools and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; 2+ years in industry affairs, marketing, public affairs, events, or high-level project coordination preferred.
What We Offer
• Iconic & Innovative Brands – Work with a portfolio that spans over 250 products, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife, and Topo Chico.
• Broad Industry Impact – Engage with a diverse customer base—from all channels of retail (grocery, convenience, club, drug, value, discounters, omnichannel and e-commerce).
• Professional Growth – Build your network across the beverage and consumer goods industry while sharpening your leadership, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
• A Culture That Refreshes – Join a global team driven by creativity, collaboration, and a shared mission to refresh the world and make a difference.
If you’re ready to lead Coca-Cola’s presence in the spaces that matter most to our customers, partners, and the industry—this is your stage. Let’s make an impact together!
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.
Pay Range:$96,915 - $112,875
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:7.5
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Consultant, Industry Leadership position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.