Global Brand Innovation Manager - Soaps and Sanitizers

Essity; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Global Brand Innovation Manager for Soaps and Sanitizers. This pivotal role involves leading innovative projects from concept to launch, collaborating with diverse teams to drive sales growth. Ideal candidates will have a passion for sustainability and branding, alongside strong project management skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and personal growth, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Scholarship Program for Employees' Children

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in innovation or product management.
• Strong project management and innovation-driving skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend assortment vision and ambition to the Global Brand Director.
• Manage innovation projects through all stages of the funnel.

Skills

Innovation Management

Project Management

Branding

Stakeholder Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Spanish Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Global Brand Innovation Manager - Soaps and Sanitizers

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company committed to breaking barriers to well-being for consumers, patients, caregivers, and customers worldwide. Our innovations in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical sectors serve over a billion people daily.

Working at Essity means being part of a team that values safety, growth, and positive societal and environmental impact. We foster an inclusive environment where employees feel valued, supported, and challenged to achieve business results.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Brand Innovation Manager responsible for our Soaps and Sanitizers product lines. The role involves developing and delivering innovative solutions to meet customer needs, leading projects from concept to launch across regional teams, and collaborating closely with the Global Brand Director, markets, Market Research, R&D, and other stakeholders to drive sales growth and meet company targets.

The candidate may reside in Philadelphia, PA; Medellin, Colombia; or Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico.

We seek individuals embodying our values—innovative, daring, and fast-moving—who continuously seek product and personal improvement. If this describes you, we look forward to connecting.

What You Will Do

• Recommend the assortment vision and ambition to the Global Brand Director.
• Identify gaps versus competitors using global segmentation and positioning.
• Discover, develop, and evaluate new territories and concepts for balanced activity flow.
• Propose product and solution innovations aligned with key brand features and validate with marketing teams.
• Develop strong category insights and research plans in collaboration with insights teams.
• Manage innovation projects through all stages of the funnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Develop assortment, claims, packaging, and pricing strategies.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in innovation or product management.
• Experience in soaps and sanitizers preferred.
• Strong project management and innovation-driving skills.
• Agile, insights-driven project management experience.
• Passion for innovation, branding, and sustainability.
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and achieve results in a matrix organization.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, every career is unique, and we empower employees to reach their full potential within a purpose-driven culture.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary, annual incentive bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, FSA accounts, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and a scholarship program for employees' children.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing accommodations for qualified candidates as needed. For accommodations or inquiries, contact [e-mail].

Join us in improving lives every day through impactful and sustainable innovations.