Category & Market Lead - Cleaning, Southeast Asia

Clorox (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Health benefits

401(k) program in the US and similar

Job summary

Clorox (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Category & Market Lead for Cleaning in SEA to drive growth across Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore. The role combines P&L ownership with bold category strategies and cross-functional leadership.

You will lead the SEA Cleaning portfolio, set strategic priorities, coach a growing team, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure flawless in-market execution and successful market launches.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of Brand Marketing experience in Tier 1 CPGs.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering P&L results.
• Prior people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the SEA Cleaning category growth strategy and P&L across Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore & growth geographies.
• Develop and implement brand plans across Cleaning sub-segments including Laundry & Bathroom and Specialty Cleaners.
• Identify, size and prioritize growth opportunities, including new market entry and portfolio adjacencies.
• Own pricing, mix, and A&SP investment decisions to deliver topline growth and margin targets for the category.
• Lead, coach and develop the Assistant/Brand Manager as the team scales and set KPIs.

Skills

Brand marketing

P&L management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Market entry

Category strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Category & Market Lead - Cleaning, Southeast Asia

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

This role owns the SEA Cleaning category growth agenda, leading the full Cleaning portfolio (including but not limited to: Clorox, Pine Sol, Liquid Plumr) across Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and additional growth geographies.

Acts as category lead for SEA Cleaning, setting the strategic direction across sub-segments, including Laundry & Bathroom and Specialty Cleaners, and building the team and capabilities needed to deliver step-change growth.

Directly manages the Assistant/Brand Manager for Cleaning. Plays a lead role in shaping and delivering key strategic initiatives, including the Philippines market launch and major portfolio relaunches (e.g. toilet care, bleach, other NPD). Success requires the ability to set clear category-level strategic priorities, coach and develop a growing team, and partner cross-functional to translate strategy into flawless in-market execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & P&L Ownership

• Own the SEA Cleaning category growth strategy and P&L across Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore & growth geographies.
• Develop and implement brand plans across all Cleaning sub-segments, including Laundry & Bathroom and Specialty Cleaners.
• Identify, size and prioritize growth opportunities, including new market entry (e.g. Philippines) and portfolio adjacencies.
• Own pricing, mix, and A&SP investment decisions to deliver topline growth and margin targets for the category.

Team Leadership & Commercial Excellence

• Lead, coach and develop the Assistant/Brand Manager as the team scales, building a strong internal bench.
• Set clear KPIs and performance metrics for the category and each sub-segment; adapt plans in response to market, competitive and financial dynamics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, R&D and Supply Chain to deliver integrated business outcomes.
• Ensure commercial and executional excellence across channels and customers.

Portfolio & Innovation Leadership

• Lead the innovation roadmap for SEA Cleaning, including major relaunches (e.g. toilet care, bleach) and other new product development.
• Guide execution of new market expansion initiatives, including the Philippines market launch.
• Develop clear, inspiring innovation and communication briefs that lead to winning launches and activations.
• Partner cross-functional on claims, packaging, formats and competitive positioning.

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

• 8-10+ years of Brand Marketing experience, including experience in Tier 1 CPG companies.
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Cleaning / Household categories a plus.
• Track record managing budgets and delivering P&L results.

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, major in Business and Marketing can be an advantage

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to set clear category strategy and translate it into actionable brand plans.
• Strong people leadership: able to coach, develop and build a growing team.
• Hands-on, agile leader with a strong bias for action and executional discipline.
• High commercial acumen with deep understanding of consumers, customers and channels.
• Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity across multiple markets and sub-segments.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 Days On-site, 2 Days WFH

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Clorox (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of The Clorox Company. The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 7,700 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2015 sales of $5.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. The company also markets brands for professional services, including Clorox Healthcare® and Clorox Commercial Solutions®. More than 80 percent of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.