Description
Hello potential future Oatly employee. We're the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we've continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.
Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet's resources in the process, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow's milk consumption.
The Beverage Market Developer will be key in Oatly's mission to lead taste innovation within the specialty and out-of-home (OOH) beverage world. This role goes beyond coffee, encompassing a wide range of beverage applications, including mixology, tea-based drinks, and emerging beverage trends.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating, leading, and executing Oatly’s beverage development strategy to advance the adoption of Oatly products to new customers
- Identifying and nurturing genuine and strong relationships that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for Oatly and the top-tier businesses that are driving beverage culture
- Representing the brand with integrity in all interactions
- Commitment to our company values, positive energy, and deep product knowledge
- Initiating and executing local events; either Oatly-led or in partnership with external stakeholders
- Developing and testing innovative beverage application recipes using Oatly products for operators focused on coffee, tea, cocktails, smoothies, and beyond
- Proactively researching and anticipating beverage industry trends, consumer preferences, and flavor profiles
- Working closely with the commercial, retail, and beverage teams to gather insights and align with customer needs
- Presenting and pitching innovative drink concepts to customers and internal stakeholders
We're looking for someone who is:
- Energized by building relationships and making connections in the specialty beverage world
- Understanding of the beverage industry in the US, with a finger on the pulse of emerging global beverage trends
- Knows their local market incredibly well and has a great network of specialty beverage relationships they can tap into
- Strong alignment with Oatly's mission of promoting health, sustainability, and innovation in the food industry
- Curiosity-driven approach to exploring new flavors, ingredients, and beverage concepts
- Creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to experiment and fail
Required experience includes:
- Demonstrated passion for and experience in beverage development, whether through formal education, work experience, or personal projects
- Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively pitch new concepts and share your vision
- Comfortable working in a small team with a high degree of autonomy and initiative
- Familiarity with food and beverage operations and their ways of working
And here’s another list of qualities we think make a good Oatly team member:
- You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
- You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership, and need partners that can embrace that mentality
- You are ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand, leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and build an outstanding company
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
- You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers
We sweeten the deal when you work with us, like flexible vacation (take it when you need it), really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there), paid volunteer days off throughout the year (doing good is fun), free six packs of... oatmilk, and you’ll also get genuinely great coworkers who are rooting for each other and the company to thrive.
Oh, one more short but very important sentence: We are nimble and agile (not chaotic) in how we work, and we’re grounded in a long company history dating way back to the last century.
The salary for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. Compensation may also include a bonus, commission, or equity as applicable. Our good faith estimate for base salary is $80,000.