Brand Growth & Innovation Leader

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago, IL, USA is seeking a Brand Manager for Brand Growth & Innovation to lead consumer-driven brand initiatives across North America. You will steer 3–5 year strategy, coordinate R&E, product supply, design, and sales, and drive innovation while guiding cross-functional teams through development and market readiness.

The role emphasizes brand storytelling, P&L oversight, and collaboration with global teams to scale successful programs, with 10–20% travel and a

Qualifications

• Experience in brand management for consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Strong ability to translate consumer insights into brand strategy
• Proven cross-functional leadership across R&D, design, sales and finance
• Solid understanding of P&L, annual planning and budgeting
• Ability to develop and execute 3-year brand strategy and innovation plans

Responsibilities

• Develop innovation concepts grounded in consumer insights and brand strategy
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept development, testing, and launch readiness
• Drive 3-year brand portfolio strategy and supporting innovations
• Create go-to-market strategies aligned to consumer propositions and retail execution
• Act as the voice of the consumer and brand/innovation SME across functions
• Collaborate with global teams to scale innovation and consumer insights projects
• Lead workshops and process improvements at the brand level

Skills

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

MBA with marketing concentration

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago, IL, USA is seeking a Brand Manager for Brand Growth & Innovation to lead consumer-driven brand initiatives across North America. You will steer 3–5 year strategy, coordinate R&E, product supply, design, and sales, and drive innovation while guiding cross-functional teams through development and market readiness.

The role emphasizes brand storytelling, P&L oversight, and collaboration with global teams to scale successful programs, with 10–20% travel and a