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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Brand Manager

Chicago Commercial Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $173K/yr

7+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a company dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World, and they are seeking a Brand Manager to drive business planning and marketing execution for their North America, Adult & Feminine Care brand business. The role involves developing consumer-inspired marketing plans, analyzing brand performance, and leading a team to achieve sustainable organic growth.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand all levers of the P&L, be proactive in identifying marketing line-item opportunities

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

Execute development and deployment of consumer-inspired marketing plans across traditional media, digital and retail channels

Leverage digital trends, tools, and technology to build winning marketing plans that resonate with consumers in digital channels

Analyze 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

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

Collaborate with Strategy & Innovation counterparts and direct the brand to ensure the brand promise is threaded through all brand activities

Coordinate with Shopper Marketing on development and implementation of activities in-field

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

Set stretching goals, drive fact-based decisions, anticipate external opportunities and/or threats and act on them

Provide regular coaching and support development of Senior Associate Brand Manager / Associate Brand Manager

Qualification

Brand managementMarketing strategyConsumer insightsDigital marketingAnalytical skillsTeam culture buildingLeadershipCommunication skillsDecision making

Required

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

7+ years of prior marketing/brand management experience

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

History of demonstrated success in the development and execution of brand marketing plans

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

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

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 and navigate and perform in changing circumstances

Demonstrated positive energy to effectively represent brand internally and externally

Previous team leadership and/or formal coaching/mentoring accountability

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

Benefits

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

Glassdoor4.0

Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.careersatkc.com

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