The Clorox Company
Associate Director of Marketing - Innovation Accelerator
The Clorox Company, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
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.
#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Innovation Accelerator – Associate Director of Marketing is responsible for driving strategic innovation accelerator projects, by identifying white space opportunities, leading discoveries with consumer & customer-forward big ideas and collaborating with cross-functional innovation internal and external partners.In this role, you will:Lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and launch innovative products and services.Collaborate with BU Studios to align innovation efforts with business goals.Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the brand team.Build from scratch and roll sleeves to drive innovation.Analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify new opportunities for innovation.Supervise the budget, resources, and timelines for innovation projects.Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry thought leaders.Communicate progress and results of innovation initiatives to partners at all levels.What we look for:Experience:8+ years of proven experience leading innovation incubators or projects for CPG companies.Strong marketing background.Extensive experience in innovation and creativity, product development and scaling.Digitally savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies.Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and consumer behaviors to identify future possibilities and translate them into executable, breakthrough strategies.Skills:Ability to influence leadership, proven through ability to advance ideas for recommendations to GM.Strong analytical skills, with experience in forecasting new spaces and budgeting to build business cases to influence decision making and go-to-market choices.Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills, with ability to optimally communicate sophisticated ideas to both internal and external partners.Education:BSc in Marketing or related experience.MSc preferred.Workplace type:Seeking candidates for a hybrid work opportunity, combining the best of both worlds with 3 days in the office. Embrace flexibility and productivity as you collaborate in-person with colleagues, fostering innovation and teamwork.We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community.[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.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.
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#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Innovation Accelerator – Associate Director of Marketing is responsible for driving strategic innovation accelerator projects, by identifying white space opportunities, leading discoveries with consumer & customer-forward big ideas and collaborating with cross-functional innovation internal and external partners.In this role, you will:Lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and launch innovative products and services.Collaborate with BU Studios to align innovation efforts with business goals.Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the brand team.Build from scratch and roll sleeves to drive innovation.Analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify new opportunities for innovation.Supervise the budget, resources, and timelines for innovation projects.Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry thought leaders.Communicate progress and results of innovation initiatives to partners at all levels.What we look for:Experience:8+ years of proven experience leading innovation incubators or projects for CPG companies.Strong marketing background.Extensive experience in innovation and creativity, product development and scaling.Digitally savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies.Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and consumer behaviors to identify future possibilities and translate them into executable, breakthrough strategies.Skills:Ability to influence leadership, proven through ability to advance ideas for recommendations to GM.Strong analytical skills, with experience in forecasting new spaces and budgeting to build business cases to influence decision making and go-to-market choices.Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills, with ability to optimally communicate sophisticated ideas to both internal and external partners.Education:BSc in Marketing or related experience.MSc preferred.Workplace type:Seeking candidates for a hybrid work opportunity, combining the best of both worlds with 3 days in the office. Embrace flexibility and productivity as you collaborate in-person with colleagues, fostering innovation and teamwork.We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community.[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.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.
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