The Vita Coco Company is on a mission to reimagine what’s possible when brands deliver healthy, nutritious, and great-tasting products that are better for consumers and better for the planet, anchored by the leading coconut water brand in the world -- Vita Coco. We started in 2004 when two guys in a bar realized that coconut water wasn’t getting enough credit in the U.S.. Fast forward: we’re now a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: COCO).
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, we’re serious about supporting farming communities, protecting natural resources, and building brands that do good. Our HQ is located on the island of Manhattan in New York City (we know...very tropical), with offices in London and Singapore.
Our Values:
- Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
- Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
- United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
- Part of Something Bigger: We’re committed to uplifting the communities we’re connected to locally and globally.
We’re seeking an experienced Innovation & Commercialization Manager to join our team on a 9-month contract to support innovation, renovation, and packaging execution across our global portfolio. This is a highly cross-functional, execution-focused role responsible for moving approved ideas from concept to shelf. This role is ideal for a hands-on commercialization leader who enjoys turning ideas into reality and keeping complex launches on track.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercialization for approved product, packaging, and artwork changes across branded and private label portfolios
- Own execution post Gate 2, ensuring on time, compliant, and in full launches
- Manage timelines, risks, and cross functional alignment across Marketing, Supply Chain, Packaging, and external partners
- Lead the monthly Commercial Stage Gate and track progress in ClickUp
- Oversee artwork implementation from design handoff through print approval
- Support SKU governance and setup
Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of experience in project management, commercialization, or packaging operations within consumer goods; beverage experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of packaging development, SKU lifecycle management, and artwork workflows.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
- Experience partnering across Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain teams.
- Familiarity with Stage-Gate processes, ClickUp preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
- Operational Ownership: Drives executional excellence and accountability from project approval to in-market launch.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Bridges strategy and operations, partnering effectively with Brand, Supply Chain, and Packaging teams.
- Data Integrity & Governance: Ensures system accuracy, regulatory compliance, and disciplined SKU management.
- Agility & Problem Solving: Anticipates risks and identifies proactive, pragmatic solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to enhance process efficiency and cross-functional visibility.
A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30.00-$50.00/hr. The hourly pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.