Brand Manager - Brand Growth & Innovation - Huggies Diapers

Brand Manager - Brand Growth & Innovation - Huggies DiapersJob DescriptionYou’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Brand Manager – Brand Growth & Innovation (BG&I) for Huggies Diapers is responsible for leading the development and execution of innovation initiatives within the North America portfolio.This role sits within the BG&I organization and owns end-to-end innovation delivery—from early concept development through readiness for commercialization—while ensuring execution through Kimberly-Clark’s Brilliant Execution framework.This role requires a balance of creative brand building and strong business acumen, ensuring innovation ideas are not only compelling, but also viable, scalable, and aligned to broader brand and financial objectives.In this role, you will:Innovation Concept Development & Brand BuildingDevelop innovation concepts grounded in consumer insight and brand strategyTranslate insights into clear positioning, value propositions, and brand narrativesCreate inspiring, strategically grounded briefs for cross-functional and agency partnersEnsure ideas are both creatively compelling and commercially viableEnd-to-End Initiative OwnershipLead 2–3 concurrent innovation initiatives across the 2028–2030 pipelineDrive initiatives through key stages: Concept development Testing and iteration Claims and RTB development Readiness for commercialization handoffServe as the single point of accountability for initiative delivery and outcomesLead cross-functional teams across: R&D, Product Supply, Design, Insights, Legal, and SalesBusiness & Commercial Acumen Evaluate innovation opportunities through a business lens, including: consumer demand financial viability portfolio fitPartner with Finance and cross-functional teams to: understand cost structures, pricing, and margin implications ensure initiatives align to net sales and profit objectivesSupport development of go-to-market strategies, ensuring strong linkage between: consumer proposition channel strategy retail executionApply understanding of category, competition, and customer dynamics to shape stronger innovation outcomesBrilliant Execution & Delivery ExcellenceOwn initiative delivery against Brilliant Execution milestones and expectationsEnsure initiatives are stage gate ready at each stage with complete, high-quality deliverablesDrive clarity on: Milestone requirements Roles and responsibilities Decision timing and readinessProactively identify risks and prevent: Timeline delays Late-stage rework Execution inefficienciesPortfolio & Platform SupportExecute initiatives within defined platform and portfolio guardrailsPartner with Senior Brand Manager to: Align initiatives to platform strategy Support portfolio prioritization and pipeline developmentEnsure initiatives ladder into: Brand strategy Segmentation frameworks Portfolio architectureInnovation System LeadershipOperate within and contribute to BG&I ways of working: development process, stage gate governance and decision-making and operational delivery systemIdentify opportunities to improve: Processes Tools Cross-functional collaborationAbout UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:Total BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.To Be ConsideredClick the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print….For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.#LI-HybridSalary Range: 140,320 – 173,360 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary LocationChicago Commercial CenterAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSummaryLocation: Chicago Commercial CenterType: Full time