Sales Planning Associate Manager

The Clorox Company

Associate Manager for Purell Consumer Sales Planning at Clorox. Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth and integration plans.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeOakland • California, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,400 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and financial acumen to support sales planning and forecasting, while effectively communicating complex ideas to diverse stakeholders. Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing go-to-market strategies within the CPG industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPG ExperienceSales PlanningForecastingGTM Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Sales Collateral CreationData InterpretationBusiness PlanningComplex ReportingForecast DistributionTrade MarketingBudgeting

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Sales Planning ToolsAnalytic Insights Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA Degree

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsRetailer EngagementChannel Conflict DynamicsInclusion Diversity Equity & Allyship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver near term and further out (1-3 year) growth and integration plans for Purell
Work with cross-functional partners and customer/field teams to bring the Sales perspective into business planning
Identify and manage execution against in-market opportunities
Lead creation of sales collateral (ex: business plan) for the Purell Consumer Accelerator
Independently gather and interpret data and identify business drivers and opportunities
Lead sales input process for core business activities including innovation and forecasting
Create and update complex reports for sales planning team, project teams and customer teams
Create reports that support a broad range of internal stakeholders (Sales Leadership, Enterprise Leadership, Demand Planning, Analytic Insights, etc.)
Forecast Distribution; Velocity; Trade & Shopper Marketing needs for assigned business
Support NRM process with Sales functional input, management of work chartered, and driving execution of full scope NRM plans (e.g. strategic pricing, PPA, etc.)
Use appropriate tools, processes, resources to support the Purell Consumer Accelerator
Communicate findings with wide variety of stakeholders including sales planning teams, internal BU functions, field sales/ customer teams, retailer contacts and Clorox leadership
Contribute to team culture, Inclusion Diversity Equity & Allyship and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3 years of CPG experience
~15% Travel
BS/BA Degree
Preference for experience in sales planning at Clorox/within the CPG industry working with leading retailers
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated analytical skills, with experience in forecasting and budgeting
Experience building and deploying GTM strategies and navigating channel conflict dynamics
Experience working with cross functional teams fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Sr. Leadership Communication/Influence, Cross Functional Knowledge/Influence, Financial Acumen

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust health plans
market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
inclusive fertility/adoption benefits