Senior Associate Brand Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$116K/yr – $144K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead brand initiatives and cross‑functional projects to grow market position, while executing annual marketing plans, analyzing performance, and sourcing consumer insights to strengthen the brand. Drive collaboration with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Digital, and Planning to deliver data‑informed, ROI‑driven growth.

  • Owns brand-building initiatives and cross-functional projects
  • Leads analysis of data, trends, and ROI to inform marketing plans
  • Coordinates with multiple functions to execute strategies and story development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide project and/or marketing leadership on key initiatives to help sustainably grow the brand’s marketplace position (e.g. new product launches, pricing initiatives, etc.)
  • Execute annual ABP and marketing plans that deliver financial objectives and aligns with brand strategies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Develop and implement distribution, packaging, shelving and merchandising strategies and plans.
  • Use business acumen in conjunction with marketing competency to influence and lead projects cross-functionally.
  • Identify and develop relevant consumer and/or shopper insights.
  • Collaborate across categories, to identify and proactively drive efficient brand building.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 IRI), 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

  • MBA preferred.
  • Prior ownership of ongoing consumption, market performance, and scorecard reporting.
  • Working knowledge of P&L management and key financial levers.

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 www.mykcbenefits.com
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  • 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.
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