The Clorox Company

Associate Director, Sales Planning - Cleaning

The Clorox Company$157K — $316K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
  • Experience in Sales Planning at Clorox or a similar role is essential.
  • Field/Customer experience with Clorox is considered a plus.
  • Proficient in category management and brand development.
  • Deep knowledge of Clorox's internal processes, customers, and products is required.
  • Skilled in consultative/selling solutions and customer business planning.
  • Strong ability in senior leadership communication and influencing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute cross-channel business strategies for multiple product categories.
  • Manage and empower the Sales Planning team while overseeing succession planning.
  • Collaborate on comprehensive category plans that align with the company's 18-month vision.
  • Integrate consumer insights and customer strategies into annual business plans.
  • Facilitate connections between customer teams and cross-functional resources for effective collaboration.
  • Ensure team capability in driving growth and minimizing inefficiencies.
  • Act as a representative on leadership teams to influence business direction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans that prioritize well-being.
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company match.
  • Flexible time off benefits including half-day summer Fridays.
  • Inclusive fertility and adoption benefits.
  • Commitment to fair and equitable pay with transparent salary ranges.
Full Job Description
Your role at Clorox:

The Sales Planning Associate Director leads the Sales Planning organization and is responsible for developing and deploying a cross-channel category strategy and business plan for multiple Categories and/or Brands within assigned Business Unit. They work with Business Unit General Manager, VP of Sales for Division and Business Unit cross-functional leadership team to influence development of 18-month Category Plan.

In this role, you will:

  • Engage our People as Business Owners: Coaches, develops, empowers team members as appropriate. Actively manages staffing needs and succession planning for team. Has track record for development of direct reports. 40%
  • Drive the Business: Owns cross-channel Strategy and Business Plan for Categories/Brands within assigned Business Unit. Representative on appropriate leadership teams; brings cross-functional leadership and Customer perspective. 30%
  • Category Planning and Strategy Development: Recommends integrated customer plans and owns cross-category business plan release. Works with 3D team to influence development of 18 month plan. Partners with Customer teams and senior Sales and Marketing leaders to define Category vision, strategies, resources and priorities. Integrates knowledge of Clorox objectives, Customer strategies and consumer/shopper insights. Ensures development of annual category business plans that integrate decide, desire and delight to drive growth. 20%
  • Build Capability to Drive Growth and Eliminate Waste: Ensures team has knowledge and tools to drive growth. Facilitates connection between Customer team, cross-functional resources and category counterparts. 10%


What we look for:
  • 10+ years of CPG experience
  • Significant Clorox internal (Sales Planning) or equivalent experience
  • Clorox external (Field/Customer) experience beneficial
  • Expert on Categories/Brands
  • Significant Clorox and Customer knowledge
  • Consultative/Solution selling
  • Customer Business Planning (Diamond Planning process)
  • Senior Leadership Communication and Influence
  • Expert on Clorox matrix, processes and policy
  • Cross-functional knowledge and influence
  • Change management expertise


Workplace type:
The ideal talent will be able to be located and working within Oakland, CA and abiding by the Hybrid 2.0 Policy, 3x per week in office. Open to internal talent within Hub locations based upon experience. Talent must have strong people management and leadership and an ability to influence at Senior Leadership and Key Stakeholder level.

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[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: $157,600 - $316,700

-Zone B: $144,400 - $290,300

-Zone C: $131,300 - $263,900

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.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt's Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife® digestive health products. The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names.
Learn more about The Clorox Company
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1913
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
NASDAQ

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