Kimberly-Clark

Senior Category Manager, Bath Tissue

Kimberly-Clark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Roswell • Tennessee • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $127,600 - $157,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the P&L for Kimberly-Clark Professional’s NA Bath Tissue category to maximize profitable growth
  • Lead Portfolio Management marketing initiatives (Innovation/Renovation/Life Cycle Maximization/Product Changes) in support of driving a profitable P&L, inclusive of the development & execution of product commercialization plans
  • Build and leverage external market and internal insights that inform commercial execution to create and capture customer value
  • In conjunction with RGM, define category pricing strategy for the US and Canadian markets for assigned product categories
  • Lead creation of commercial value proposition for new product innovation and aligns Reasons to Believe (RTB’s) for product solutions with Marketing & Sales
  • Partner with Dispenser Category team to craft value add dispenser programs to ensure profitable growth and placements of dispensers
  • Partner with R&E and Value Stream teams to manage NA renovation / cost improvement projects from kick-off to execution
  • Partner with Sales Capability to build capability of sales organization in assigned product categories to improve sales closure rates
  • Partner with Channel teams to define sales & marketing plans, including launch plans for innovation, renovation & product changes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline
  • 7+ years of experience in marketing / brand management / sales roles with a demonstrated track record of achievement and growth in leadership behavior
  • Deep Financial Acumen – Awareness and understanding of P&L and actions affecting it
  • Full Potential Vision – Ability to develop long term vision and translation a tactical action plan with urgency to accomplish it.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration – Proven track record of driving positive change across multiple functions with proven influence skills
  • Strong business & organizational acumen – understanding of market dynamics, P&L management & commercial mindset, project and stakeholder management, etc.
  • Strong skills and experience with diagnosing and resolving complex problems and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross functional teams to deliver strong plans in a defined timeframe
  • Demonstrated capability to make tough, informed decisions quickly to keep performance on track.
  • Entrepreneurial can-do attitude to find ways to break down growth barriers.
  • Demonstrated contagious positive energy to influence, inspire & drive results.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
P&L managementPortfolio ManagementProduct commercializationPricing strategyMarket insightsValue proposition developmentCost improvement projectsSales capability buildingSales & marketing plansProject management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCross Functional CollaborationFinancial AcumenOrganizational acumenProblem solvingDecision makingInfluence skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetPositive energyInspiration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline