Associate Director of Marketing - Innovation Accelerator

Overview The Innovation Accelerator – Associate Director of Marketing works at Clorox to drive strategic innovation accelerator projects. The role involves identifying white‑space opportunities, leading discovery with consumer and customer‑forward big ideas, and collaborating with cross‑functional partners to impact all business units’ innovation funnel. Responsibilities Lead cross‑functional teams to ideate, 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. Oversee budget, resources, and timelines for innovation projects. Qualifications Drives Results : Proven track record of meeting or exceeding business objectives. Strategic Mindset & Thought Leadership Ability to influence leadership, including advancing ideas for recommendations to GM. Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behaviors to identify future possibilities. Business Insights & Manages Complexity Leverage data to inform decision‑making and refine innovation strategies based on real‑world feedback and performance metrics. Strong analytical skills, experience in forecasting new spaces and budgeting to build business cases influencing go‑to‑market choices. Consumer Focus : Deep understanding of consumer insights and competitive intelligence; translates ambiguous findings into actionable strategies and white‑space innovation platforms. Cultivates Innovation Experience with agile or lean development tools, processes, and concepts to enable faster, leaner, consumer‑obsessed teams. Generate original and novel ideas that meet consumer needs and stand out from competitors. Develops Talent, Drives Engagement, Values Differences : Works well with others, leverages diverse skills, encourages feedback, experimentation, and celebrates successes and learning. Communicates Effectively : Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders. Industry & Skill Experience : Minimum 5 years in the packaged goods industry with experience launching and scaling innovative products. Role Experience Brand and innovation experience. Track record of thinking out‑of‑the‑box, driving innovation, and launching successful initiatives. Digitally savvy, proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies. Strong analytical skills and data‑driven mindset. Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, industrial engineering, or a related field. Workplace Hybrid (remote and office). Benefits Clorox offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans. We support diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC