Assistant Brand Manager

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. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager who will join our Brand Marketing team in Marysville, Ohio.

This hybrid position will be based at The Scotts Miracle-Gro world headquarters in Marysville, a suburb of Columbus, OH. Not familiar with Columbus? Visit columbus.region.com

AsAssistant Brand Manager you are a brand leader that executes the business unit strategy on a day-to-day basis to drive growth and profitability. As the general manager of the business, you are integrated into the daily operations to make decisions and drive action to deliver on the needs of the consumer. In this role, you are responsible for managing cross-functional teams and influencing the development and implementation of strategic projects.

Everyday you will:

• Lead your brand team and cross-functional partners through the execution of projects and development and implementation of strategic initiatives to deliver against business unit objectives
• Manage your portfolio of products through the product life cycle. This may include new product innovation, from ideation to development or from development to commercialization, go-to-market strategies, and ultimately to product maturity
• Analyze data, including sales results, customer insights, market research, and category trends, to uncover insights that inform strategies that grow your business and unlock new opportunities

To thrive in this role you must:

• Possess passion and curiosity to continuously seek out opportunities and ideas to strengthen your brand(s) and grow your business
• Have a bias for action to quickly adapt and execute on the needs of the business while being comfortable challenging the status quo
• Leverage first and third party consumer research to understand and articulate the voice of the consumer within the organization in order to satisfy their needs
• Be the expert on your portfolio of products, projects, and the consumer
• Be an effective communicator, collaborator and influencer working with cross-functional partners within sales, supply chain, research & development, finance, creative, shopper, and other marketing functions as well as external agency partners in order to achieve objectives
• Analyze data within Excel and Tableau in order to accurately describe marketplace dynamics, competition, promotions, and pricing and make recommendations for enhancing marketing plans
• Understand the ins and outs of a P&L in order to manipulate the marketing mix to align with strategies and maximize profitability
• Be energized when faced with ambiguity and comfortable with change

What makes this role unique from others:

• Entrepreneurial spirit! You'll have the ability to define ideas and champion those ideas
• Rotation opportunities to get a broader perspective on the lawn & garden business and develop as a well-rounded leader
• Enterprise-wide development experiences to help shape the future of the organization such as macro trend discovery and a variety of employee resource groups

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
• 1-3 years of experience in brand management at a consumer goods company
• Project management experience with proven ability to multitask and deliver against deadlines

Some other nice to haves:

• MBA with a concentration in Marketing
• 1-3 years with a combination of Sales/Marketing/Brand Management experience
• Experience in media planning, advertising, creative and concept development

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $96,800.00 - $113,900.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.