Senior Brand Manager - Brand Growth & Innovation

Senior Brand Manager - Brand Growth & Innovation

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, lead & gain support for 3–5 years innovation plans enabled by a new, breakthrough innovation platform across multiple KCNA brands & categories.

• Collaborate with Brand Growth & Innovation Leaders to ensure that the innovation plans enabled by the breakthrough innovation platform are aligned to brand strategies & integrated within brand innovation portfolio.

• Lead and influence cross-functional partners in a matrix organization (includesR&E, Product Supply, Insights & Analytics, RGM, Design, and Sales) to operationalize the innovation programs, delivering on agreed business action standards.

• Advocate for superior consumer experience relentlessly as K-C teams build first-of-a-kind enterprise capabilities for the breakthrough innovation platform.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to get multiple major innovation programs ready for launch. This will involve – designing & delivering a superior consumer experience, assortment & pricing recommendations and customer sell-in stories.

• Leverage knowledge of P&L and collaborate with finance and other partners to bring forward real time recommendations that protect project goals (revenue, profitability) while solving issues facing the business.

• Engage with channel and sales strategy teams as an expert in voice-of-the-consumer and innovation subject matter, to help them build compelling, customized plans for their channels / retailers.

• Drive development of channel specific go-to-market strategies and plans to maximize presence in market (includes category management, shelving, and assortment strategies).

• Own project management across multiple innovation programs within the new innovation platform – A. Champion Design Thinking and Agile methodologies for own projects.B. Develop, drive, and manage project plans with focus on tracking progress, identifying & mitigating risks and stakeholder management.

• Lead stimulus (concepts, mock-ups, presentations, AVs, Demos etc.) creation for consumer research, internal workshops, customer meetings, and internal stakeholder meetings.

• Help influence Kimberly-Clark NA LT & ELT stakeholders to secure their endorsement, through compelling storytelling that highlights how the new innovation platform can deliver on the different needs of consumers, customers & company.

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business and/or Marketing. A Masters/ MBA with concentration in Marketing Degree preferred.

• At least 10 years’ experience in marketing with brand management (B2B - CPG companies) and experience in the following areas:

  • Experience leading innovation strategy and commercialization

  • Strong understanding of brand foundational tools, consumer insight identification, segmentation and target development

  • Experience with brand positioning and brand strategy development

  • Concept & Brief writing of both product innovation and renovation and commercial news

  • P&L management; development and execution of brand marketing; cross- functional knowledge; direct experience in all various aspects of business including manufacturing, product & technology development and product supply. Experience managing at least one direct report

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies.The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 173,400 – 214,200 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. Primary Location USA-IL-Chicago Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr