Strategy Manager

Strategy Manager

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. We are seeking a Strategy Manager to support the Director of Strategy & Business Development in the development and execution of strategic initiatives in the beverage industry. This role contributes to enterprise-wide strategic planning and decision-making through data analysis and partners with cross-functional leaders to assess business performance and evaluate growth opportunities. The position is responsible for developing analyses, business cases, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making and long-term planning. This is a corporate strategy role focused on overall business performance and growth.

Reporting Location: Stamford, CT or Tampa, FL

Salary Range: $102,177 – $146,400 / annually, this role is eligible for an annual bonus

Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Travel: Up to 10% travel required

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) with 5% company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid vacation and sick time; 9 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays; parental, adoption, and foster care leave; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; company-paid life insurance; short and long-term disability; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic priorities, identify business opportunities, and contribute to long-term planning
• Provide analysis and recommendations to leaders across Marketing, Sales, Commercial Finance, R&D, and Operations
• Conduct market, consumer, and competitive analyses using syndicated data, consumer research, and macroeconomic trends
• Develop analyses related to category trends, innovation, channel shifts, and portfolio strategy
• Support cross-functional execution of strategic initiatives, including category expansion, pricing, supply chain, and market entry efforts
• Build business cases, financial models, scenario analyses, and ROI frameworks to support investment and portfolio decisions
• Prepare clear summaries, recommendations, and presentations for leadership review
• Support strategic diligence for mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and partnership opportunities, including market sizing, synergy analysis, and integration planning
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and tracking tools to measure the performance of strategic initiatives and commercial programs
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging technologies, sustainability requirements, and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, or a related field required
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA, preferred
• 5 - 8 years of experience in management consulting, strategic planning, corporate strategy, or corporate development required; experience in beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
• Experience leading project teams required
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets and financial models
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including development of polished, data-driven presentations for executive audiences
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling required; experience with SQL or BI tools, including Power BI or Tableau, preferred
• Knowledge of financial modeling, business valuation, and syndicated data tools required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of beverage market dynamics, including consumer trends, distribution channels, supply chain operations, and regulatory requirements