Kimberly-Clark

Senior Category Manager, Rolled Towels

Kimberly-Clark

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

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 Hard Roll Towel 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.
  • Preferred: Previous category/brand management experience
  • Experience in a B2B environment
  • High level of familiarity with supply and demand planning processes
  • Masters / MBA with concentration in Marketing
  • Strong understanding of brand & category foundational tools
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 commercializationcategory pricing strategyvalue proposition developmentcost improvement projectssales capability buildingmarket dynamics understandingproject managementsupply and demand planning
Soft Skills
leadershipcross functional collaborationproblem solvingdecision makingentrepreneurial mindsetinfluence skillsorganizational acumenpositive energytactical planninginspiring teams
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in businessMasters/MBA with concentration in Marketing