Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Whitestone

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 29, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast paced, dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming the number one sports drink! Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR team. BODYARMOR builds camaraderie amongst co-workers, and helps develop valuable relationships, with common goals in mind. BODYARMOR exudes an entrepreneurial culture combined with the resources and insight of one of the world’s most iconic companies, The Coca-Cola Company, which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives people the ability to go above and beyond expectations, multi-task, meet deadlines, and have fun accomplishing goals.

BODYARMOR is looking for a Product Development Associate to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both Product Development and Project Management. The Product Development Associate will work on new product innovation development, quality initiatives, and value engineering. They will partner closely with the marketing team, technical and quality teams, and other key stakeholders such as procurement, planning, other technical functions and the copackers to deliver safe, quality innovations.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Develop and launch safe, quality BODYARMOR products in conjunction with Innovation teamDesigns product development procedures for a successful project execution. Delivers new product launches and productivity initiatives, from desk/benchtop level up to commercial production. Recommends product solutions based on technical risk, feasibility, and formula costs.  Work with the technical teams (QA, Regulatory, SC) to execute new launches, including running trials and commercial startups for Innovation, renovation, and productivity initiatives at copacker facilitiesResponsible for developing and managing sets of specifications: Ingredient, Formula, Processing and Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), shelf-life recommendations for new launches and existing products. Coordinates with copacker network to deploy any changes to specificationsManages shelf life studies, detailing actionable next steps for BA productsWork with regulatory teams to validate all product claimsWill participate in other projects as needed

 

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline required2-3 years of Food Industry experience in Innovation and product development required; Familiarity with nutrition science desiredProduct Development experience requiredProject Management experience requiredQuality and Food Safety knowledge and experience preferredMust be able to travel independently both within the US as well as internationallySkilled in Microsoft Office, particularly in ExcelOutstanding organizational skills; Ability to think critically and problem solve20% Travel required by car or plane nationwide 

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.

Skills:

Pay Range:

$96,500 - $114,600

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.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.