Job Description:

Senior Associate Brand Manager

Job Description

The Sr. Associate Brand Manager role is a unique opportunity to work on one of Kimberly-Clark's leading brands, and is a key driver of K-C's future growth.

This role is a marketer accountable for in-year business planning and marketing execution for one of our iconic brands in the US.  This position leads key strategic initiatives for the brand, contributing to overall results delivery for the business.  The desired outcome is sustainable organic growth with a clear foundation of consumer insights, brand positioning and innovation and marketing plans that result in sales, profit, share and equity gain.  Key customers include sector and business unit management, product development, sales, supply chain, and marketing support teams.  This role reports into the Sr. Brand Manager and takes work direction from the Brand Manager.

Ideal Candidate / Accountabilities:

• Skilled project manager with consistent track record of delivering against marketing project objectives, on time and on budget




• Sets stretching goals for self, drives fact-based decisions, anticipates risks and self solves problems (conducting in-depth analysis to identify and solve problems)




• Understands of business operations that make the business go, including consumption analysis and SKU management




• Earns full trust from the leaders, peers, teams, and customers by always doing the right thing




• Strong marketing execution skills including development of consumer-inspired marketing plans executed across traditional media, digital and retail channels.




• Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital trends, tools and technology to resonate with consumers in digital channels.




• Demonstrated ability transitioning facts into inspiring insights




• Inspires and motivates the team (across functions) to achieve project goals with a general manager mindset




• Generates commitment and raises performance among the cross functional team




• Track record and mindset of improving own performance and performance of others with urgency




• Strong understanding of customer activation skills across the Distribution, Pricing, Shelving, Merchandising and eCommerce levers. 




• Passionate about driving brand growth by better meeting consumer needs




• Integrates the key marketing levers including Marketing, Innovation, Digital, Revenue Growth Management

Working Conditions:

This role will be based at the K-C location in Chicago, IL, with travel approximately 10% of the work time.

When we collaborate, we all succeed

Group effort wins championships here. Motivated team members pitch in, thinking and working together to solve problems and reach goals. You’ll be valued as an important part of your team’s success. The diversity of our staff creates a varied and vibrant community that makes so much success possible. We welcome, include, and look to promote all.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business related field; MBA preferred




• 3 - 5 years previous business experience; brand management or digital marketing preferred




• Previous marketing internship or full-time experience at a Fortune 500 CPG company




• Familiarity with brand development planning, innovation, and creative ideation processes




• Experience developing digital marketing strategy and activation plans to deliver effective personalization




• Strong analytical knowledge with ability to drive to solutions  




• Ability to influence and deliver compelling communication




• Demonstrated positive energy to effectively represent brand internally and externally




• Must be self-driven, not deadline driven




• Experience working with cross-functional groups (e.g finance, sales, operations, planning)

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

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.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the 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.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

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

Primary Location

USA-IL-Chicago

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary: $12,900.00

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