Senior Associate Brand Manager

Senior Associate Brand Manager Job Description Senior Associate Brand Manager – Scott® Bath Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kotex®, Poise® and Depend®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 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. As a Senior Associate Brand Manager , you have a talent for recognizing trends and aiming for bigger goals, and an active interest in keeping up with trends, market needs, and your organization’s competitive standing. This role is a marketer accountable for in-year business planning and marketing execution for the Scott® brand bath tissue portfolio in North America, inclusive of Scott ComfortPlus and Scott 1000. The Senior Associate Brand Manager leads key initiatives related to marketing planning & execution for the brand, as well as overall execution and results delivery for their business unit. As a Senior Associate Brand Manager, you will focus on the consumer and put them at the center of everything you do. You will drive work with cross-functional partners in a matrix organization to include Supply Chain, Finance, Research & Development, Insights & Analytics, and Sales. About You 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. Job responsibilities include: 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 program Provide project and/or marketing support on key initiatives to help sustainably grow the brand's marketplace position (e.g. new product launches, pricing initiatives, etc.) Create compelling stories and make sound recommendations about the brand, competitive, category, customer, or consumer trends to enhance the brand’s equity and market performance Actively conduct both basic and in-depth analysis to identify problems, find trends, develop hypothesis, and drive the organization towards decisions to strengthen the brand’s plan Identify and develop relevant consumer and/or shopper insights Work closely with strategic customer teams to build and implement distribution, packaging, shelving and merchandising strategies and plans Execute annual business and marketing plans that deliver financial objectives Actively participate in the execution of brand commercial programs Use business acumen in conjunction with marketing competency to influence projects cross-functionally To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field 3+ years of experience in brand management or consumer marketing. Previous marketing full-time or internship experience at a CPG organization. Strong analytical expertise with syndicated consumption data and reporting tools (e.g., Nielsen and/or Circana), including the ability to analyze trends, synthesize insights, and translate data into actionable business recommendations. Proven ability to influence and deliver compelling communication across stakeholder groups. Familiarity with brand development planning, innovation, and strategy processes. Demonstrated positive energy and credibility when representing the brand internally and externally. Experience working cross‑functionally with partners such as Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Digital, or Planning. Preferred Qualifications MBA preferred. Working knowledge of P&L management and key financial levers. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​ ​ Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see ​ Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value. 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. In the meantime, please check out the careers website . 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 encompasses 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. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. 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. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Grade 9/P2 Salary Range: 116,380 – 143,740 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 Chicago Commercial Center Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time