Senior Brand Manager, Brand Growth & Innovation - Cottonelle®

Company: Kimberly-Clark
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: July 17, 2025

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. The Senior Brand Manager, Brand Growth & Innovation will lead brand building initiatives across North America for Cottonelle® Portfolio, as well as develop, gain support and lead 3–5-year strategy & innovation plans. In this role you will lead and influence cross-functional partners in a matrix organization to include R&E, Product Supply, Insights & Analytics, RGM, Design and Sales. In this role, you will: Enable sustainable delivery of business objectives, including net sales, operating profit, gross margin, and market share, driving more than half of future growth through innovation Lead development of the 3-year Strategic Business Plan (SBP) Own 5-year category portfolio management ensuring sufficiency, desirability, feasibility and viability of Cottonelle® within total sector portfolio Lead brand architecture, define benefit platforms and deliver pathway to deliver lighthouse claim Develop 5-year holistic innovation funnel across the entire consumer experience (product, packaging and promise) that consistently delivers the brand promise, meets SBP targets and drives a sufficient FEI pipeline Manage one direct report and be accountable for cross-functional delivery of innovation plans across premium and super premium tiers; support regimen multi-year pathway in partnership with Flushable Wipes team Lead portfolio technology mapping and cascade strategy, including business case ownership of big technical bets Champion a holistic innovation system that puts consumer needs at the center, leads with insights, winning concepts, claims, business models, and excellent execution that delivers the SBP Deliver innovation plans that win with top customers, drive growth in key channels and deliver go-to-market strategies and plans to maximize presence in market (includes category management, shelving and assortment strategies) Lead PPA & pricing tied to innovation Leverage knowledge of P&L and collaborate with finance and other partners to bring forward real time recommendations that protect net sales and operating profit goals while solving issues facing the business Identify and lead process improvements at the brand or portfolio level Lead the thinking on business model innovation including (but not limited to) import/export of winning innovation from K-C enterprise, agile concept and prototyping approaches and resources, and digital test market leadership through established ecommerce channels 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/Marketing. 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: 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. Solid understanding of annual business planning, budget setting, and subsequent execution of those plans to delivery results. Strong understanding of brand foundational tools, consumer insight identification, segmentation and target development. Experience with brand positioning and brand strategy development. Proven concept & brief writing of both product innovation and renovation and commercial news. Proven capability to lead in a matrix organization driving collaboration across businesses and functions. Demonstrated capability in leading agency partners in long-term projects. Ability to pull insights from multiple sources and synthesize into a compelling story for change. Strong skills and experience with diagnosing and resolving complex problems and opportunities. Entrepreneur can-do attitude to find ways to break down growth barriers. Demonstrated positive energy to effectively represent brand internally and externally. Travel 10-20% of the work time 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 www.mykcbenefits.com. 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. 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. 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 www.mykcbenefits.com. 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. 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. 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. 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. LI-Hybrid 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.

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