Coca-Cola Ignite Intern - Franchise Operations

Overview

Coca-Cola's Franchise Operations team oversees partnerships with bottlers to ensure smooth functioning of the franchise model, aiming for brand excellence worldwide. Their focus remains on growth acceleration, operational efficiency, and alignment within a global partner network.

Role Summary

As a Franchise Operations Intern with Coca-Cola Ignite, you'll gain practical experience managing complex projects that deliver tangible business results. This role offers avenues for career advancement within Coca-Cola's global structure, enhanced networking with company leaders, and integration into a vibrant community of interns and early career professionals focused on sharing ideas and social impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining strong relationships with franchise bottling partners.
• Support execution of strategies aimed at expanding growth and increasing market share.
• Work alongside operations and sales teams to improve product distribution and marketing efforts.
• Perform analysis on franchise performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the creation of training materials and programs that promote operational excellence.
• Engage in strategic projects enhancing the franchise business framework.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, management, or a related discipline.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.
• Available to commence work from October 1, 2026, committing approximately 36.25 hours per week for a 12-month duration.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for Coca-Cola's brand and values, paired with curiosity, agility, creativity, and passion for impactful learning in a high-performance, diverse workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, embracing inclusivity and teamwork with a talent for relationship building.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of franchise and operational business concepts, exhibiting leadership, project management prowess, attention to detail, initiative, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Additional Details

• Location: London, United Kingdom.
• Travel: Expected to be between 0%-25%.
• Relocation assistance: Not provided.
• Application deadline: July 18, 2026.

Company Culture

Coca-Cola fosters an inclusive workplace rooted in its purpose to refresh the world and make a positive difference. The culture prioritizes growth mindset, continuous learning, agility, empowerment, and inclusiveness. These core behaviors drive both personal and business success and contribute to Coca-Cola’s enduring legacy of over 130 years.