Sales Planning Associate Manager

The Clorox Company; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Oakland, CA is seeking an Associate Manager for Cleaning Category Sales Planning to partner with BU, cross-functional teams, field sales and retailers to develop 1-3 year growth plans for the Scentiva platform. You will drive business planning, forecast distribution and margin, and lead the sales input process for innovation and forecasting. This role requires strong leadership, analytics and communication skills, with travel up to 25% and a BS/BA degree.

Qualifications

• Typically 3-5 years of CPG experience.
• BS/BA degree required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business planning for the Cleaning BU.
• Lead sales input for core activities including innovation and forecasting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners and field teams to incorporate MYP into retailer plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

## Sales Planning Associate ManagerApplylocations: Oakland, CA - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 23086Clorox 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:**As the Associate Manger for Cleaning Category Sales Planning you will partner closely with both internal (Business Unit [BU] & cross functional partners] and external stakeholders (Field Sales & Retailers) in delivering both near term and further out (1-3 year) growth plans for the Scentiva platform.**In this role, you will:**Drive the Business: Contributes to business planning for the Cleaning BU. Works with cross-functional partners and Customer/ Field teams to bring the Sales perspective into the BU. Partner in developing & deploy broader Scentiva/ scent strategy across Cleaning segments.Customer and Category Support: Provides input into Cleaning Business Plan, while integrating customer plans as appropriate. Independently gather and interpret data and identify business drivers and opportunities. Lead sales input process for core business activities including innovation and forecasting.Multi-year Growth Plans: Work with cross functional partners for assigned business Multi-Year-Plan (MYP) sufficiency to build/ identify drivers to achieve plan sufficiency. Collaborate with Customer Sales Planning/ Field to incorporate MYP into retailer/customer plans.Financial Acumen: Accountable for forecasting distribution; velocity; trade & shopper marketing needs. Directly impacting incremental Net Sales (iNCS), Gross Margin, and Profit.NRM Planning (Full Scope NRM, incl. Pricing): Support NRM process with Sales functional input and management of work charteredCulture: Contribute to team culture, inclusion diversity equity & allyship and engagement.**What we look for:**Experience:· Typically 3-5 years of CPG experience, ~25% Travel, and BS/BA Degree· Preference for experience in Sales Planning at Clorox/ within the CPG industry working with leading retailersSkills & Capabilities:· Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.· Strong 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.#LI-Hybrid**Workplace type:**Hybrid **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****.** **[U.S.]Additional Information:**At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a 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, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.-–Zone A: $109,400 - $210,000–Zone B: $100,300 - $192,500–Zone C: $91,200 - $175,000 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.### About Us**Who we are.**We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.**This is the place where doing the right thing matters.**Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.**Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.**We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here.The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights.Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. 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