Brand Manager (Controls)

Here at Scotts Miracle‑Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders. We are looking for a Brand Manager who will grow at our Corporate Office, Marysville, Ohio. This Brand Manager will be supporting our Controls Business Unit! A successful Brand Manager at Scotts is the ‘hub of the wheel’ of their business unit--owning a prestigious national brand. Our Brand Managers are strategic leaders, responsible for delivering both top line growth and profitability for their business. From utilizing insights to create impactful innovation, to crafting breakthrough marketing programs to drive awareness and conversion, our Brand Managers ensure we keep our consumers at the heart of everything we do. Responsibilities Lead your brand and cross‑functional partners through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that drive your business for the short and long term. Navigate uncertainty and lead with agility to win in a rapidly evolving consumer & customer landscape. Develop your team—our brand managers are stewards of our marketing talent bench. Coach and level up the Assistant Brand Managers. Qualifications Understand modern brand building in a fast‑paced CPG environment. Experience balancing competing priorities, quickly translating insights into actionable marketing strategies. Strong financial acumen and ability to manage & manipulate your P&L to deliver profitable results. Lead cross‑functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, etc.) with strong influencing skills to manage vertically and horizontally throughout the organization. Demonstrated bias for action and an owner’s mentality. Enterprise mindset with a keen ability to understand how your work fits into and enhances broader company objectives. Curiosity and willingness to challenge the status‑quo and seek new ways to drive growth. Outstanding storytelling ability—distill complex data to tell a clear story. 5+ years of experience in brand management of escalating responsibility, or other relevant experience. MBA is preferred, but not required. What Makes This Role Unique Your entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged—you’ll have the ability to define new opportunities and champion those ideas directly to senior leadership. Unlike heavily matrixed organizations, you will get true general management experience—operationally owning your business. We have a unique, competitive yet collaborative company culture that moves fast, gives honest feedback, and plays to win. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision coverage. Onsite wellness center with a 24,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Walgreens pharmacy, and doctor’s office. Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse). First day of hire 401K match (up to 7.5%). Discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount). 13 paid holiday days and generous vacation policy. Commitment to diversity and inclusion with four employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network, and Scotts Young Professionals. Scotts is an EEO employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawthorne Gardening Co.