Brand Manager

KIMBERLYCLARK MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL SL

. Lead the end-to-end category strategy and Annual Business Plan across campaigns, innovation, sustainability and portfolio activation.

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading category strategy, managing P&L performance, and driving profitable growth through effective marketing investment and stakeholder collaboration. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for translating insights into actionable business strategies.

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Category Strategy DevelopmentP&L ManagementB2B Marketing ExperienceStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Capability

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Hard Skills

Brand ManagementCommercial AcumenFinancial Performance AnalysisMarket Insights TranslationCampaign Effectiveness Measurement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

Category GrowthMarket OpportunitiesChannel MarketingJoint Business PlansSustainability Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end category strategy and Annual Business Plan across campaigns, innovation, sustainability and portfolio activation.
Identify new market, customer and channel opportunities and develop business cases.
Identify regional and global best practices to accelerate category and portfolio growth.
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Growth Management and Channel teams on integrated go-to-market plans, campaigns and product launches.
Own category commercial and financial performance, including P&L, organic growth and category KPIs.
Manage pricing, mix, products and activation opportunities to drive profitable growth.
Manage marketing investment, budgets, governance, campaign effectiveness and ROI.
Lead agencies, distributors and external partners on creative and content development, Joint Business Plans and channel marketing plans.
Act as the key ANZ category contact for regional and global stakeholders.
Represent ANZ priorities in regional and global plans and share performance, insights, risks and opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years' experience in brand management, marketing or a related commercial role.
Experience within a B2B environment.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience interpreting or managing category and P&L performance.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate market, customer and performance insights into commercial action.
Demonstrated communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills within a cross-functional or matrix environment.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Must be a local candidate already authorised to work in Australia.
Relocation support is not provided.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two Recharge Days each year, in addition to annual leave.
Access to the Flare app, including novated leasing and discounts across a range of stores and services.
Career and professional development opportunities.
Health and wellbeing initiatives.
Volunteering leave.
Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.