Brand Manager, Pull-Ups® at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Brand Manager, Pull-Ups®

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Brand Manager position is to drive business planning and execution for the Pull-Ups® Brand total portfolio and contribute to the overall business strategy. This role will report to the Senior Brand Manager.  Key customers include brand, sector and business unit management, R&E, customer development, agency partners, and product supply teams.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plays a leading role in solidifying the marketplace position and marketing plans for the Pull-Ups® Brand




• Develops and executes annual operating plans and marketing plans that deliver financial objectives and aligns with brand strategies




• Assists in managing the A&CP budget to stay on track in delivering quarterly and annual financial commitments




• Analyzes consumer data, market share and sales reports to understand brand performance, product health and to track progress against marketing initiatives and return on investment analysis for marketing programs




• Participates in customer business planning process and collaborates with Sales Strategy team and Channel Development team to ensure delivery of net sales and market share objectives




• Collaborates with Strategy & Innovation counterparts and directs the brand to ensure the brand promise and purpose is woven through all brand activities




• Coordinates with eCommerce on development and implementation of activities in-field.  Develop and deploy eChannel strategies for brand




• Contributes to the development and execution of portfolio pack, pricing, trade promotion and distribution strategies




• Participates in monthly brand demand reviews, capacity reviews, risk mitigation and incremental sales opportunities




• Provides daily work direction to an Associate Brand Manager and leads his/her skill development through regular coaching

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel up to 10% of the work time. Travel may also include business travels via aircrafts and motor vehicles to various locations.




• Role is based at the K-C location in Chicago, IL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/related field and minimum 7 years prior marketing experience in brand management with CPG company.




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




• High familiarity with brand development planning, innovation and creative ideation processes




• Strong skills and experience with diagnosing and resolving complex problems and opportunities




• Demonstrated capability of building a strong, positive, winning and caring team culture and build talent




• Ability to craft vision and strategy and make it come to life with actionable plans




• Strong analytical, decision making, influence, and compelling communication skills




• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross functional teams to deliver strong innovation plans




• Highly capable of writing/evaluating initiative and communications briefs




• Demonstrated capability to make tough, informed decisions quickly to keep performance on track




• Entrepreneur can-do attitude to find ways to break down growth barriers. 




• Demonstrated positive energy to effectively represent brand internally and externally. 

Preferred Qualifications :

• Graduate degree in Marketing or Business Administration




• Prefer 7 years of business experience in brand management with major CPG




• Previous team leadership and or formal coaching/mentoring accountability

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, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. 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

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