Category & Market Lead, Southeast Asia

The Clorox Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning brand seeks a Category Lead for Cleaning to drive regional strategies and oversee marketing execution in Malaysia and Singapore. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in Brand Management within a multinational context and a proven track record of FMCG brand growth. The role offers a hybrid work setup, focusing on strategic leadership and talent development within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Health benefits for physical and mental well-being

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Brand Management in multinational environments.
• 3+ years as Category Lead with proven brand growth in FMCG.
• 3+ years executing country-level commercial plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional category strategy and initiatives for Cleaning.
• Manage country-level marketing execution in Malaysia - Singapore.
• Mentor junior marketers across the region.

Skills

Business prioritization / portfolio management

Deep consumer understanding & insight

Strong marketing fundamentals

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Your role at Clorox:

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

This role primarily leads regional category strategy and growth initiatives for Cleaning / Clorox, while also managing country-level marketing execution across all brands for Malaysia - Singapore.

As Category Lead for Cleaning / Clorox: the individual plays a key role in developing unified strategies, category growth ideas, and demand creation initiatives for SEA to deliver scalable impact, commercial success, and brand growth.

Simultaneously, as Country Lead for Malaysia -Singapore: the individual drives flawless execution of integrated commercial plans and acts as the single point of contact for SEA LT and Category Leads on local market activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Leadership – Strategy & Growth for SEA Cleaning, Localization for Malaysia & Singapore
• Country Leadership – Consolidation of Commercial Execution of all brands in Malaysia & Singapore
• Culture & Talent Development
• Responsible for 1 direct report, Assistant Brand Manager for Cleaning – Philippines while providing guidance to 1 junior member located in Malaysia, Assistant Brand Manager for Glad – Malaysia, Singapore

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in Brand Management function in multinational set-up
• As Category Lead: Minimum 3 years operating in a multi-market / SEA capacity with proven track record in leading marketing strategies, delivering brand growth in FMCG markets
• As Country Lead: Minimum 3 years directing country-level commercial plans, ensuring alignment with local consumer trends and regulatory requirements
• As People Manager: Minimum 3 years mentoring junior marketers on building superior brands; demonstrated expertise in developing talent, focusing on innovative brand-building and demand generating techniques while fostering high-performing teams

Education:

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong marketing fundamentals and strategic sense
  • Has mastery of business and marketing analytics including P&L, Brand Health, 4Ps, 5Cs review
  • Can develop business and brand growth strategies strategies including planning in line with choices
    • Business prioritization / portfolio management
    • Deep consumer understanding & insight
    • Excels in product concept, proposition, innovation, renovation
  • Strong integrated commercial planning, translating category vision and brand strategy into execution
    • Strategic Commercial Plan Development, encompassing offline and online tactics
  • Demonstrate creative advocacy
• High attention to detail, excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution
• Excellent in project management
• Can manage and develop direct reports

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.

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