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 an Assistant Brand Manager (Controls) 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
As Assistant Brand Manager you execute one of our iconic brands’ strategies to drive growth and profitability. As the general manager of the business, you are integrated into daily operations and you drive action among cross-functional teams to deliver on the needs of the consumer. Specifically at Scotts Miracle-Gro, you will define and champion your own ideas and have the opportunity to rotate to other business units to gain a broader perspective on the lawn & garden business and develop as a well-rounded leader.
Everyday you will:
Lead your brand team and cross-functional partners through the execution of projects
Implement strategic initiatives in a rapidly-evolving consumer and customer landscape
Manage your portfolio of products through the product life cycle. This may include moving ideas to concept, proof, development, and commercialization stages; creating go-to-market strategies; and working through product maturity
Articulate the voice of the consumer within the organization in order to satisfy their needs
Analyze data, including sales results, customer insights, first and third party market research, and category trends, to uncover insights that inform strategies, innovation, and new opportunities that grow your business
To thrive in this role:
Demonstrate passion and curiosity by continuously seeking out opportunities and ideas to strengthen your brand(s) and grow your business
Be energized when faced with ambiguity and comfortable with change.
Be willing and eager to get your hands dirty. You have demonstrated a bias for action and an owner’s mentality.
Understand modern brand building in a fast-paced CPG environment. You have experience balancing competing priorities.
Be an effective communicator, collaborator and influencer. You work 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.
Distill data to tell a story and accurately describe marketplace dynamics, competition, promotions, and pricing. You use this data to make recommendations for enhancing marketing plans.
Understand the levers to pull to manage and manipulate your P&L to deliver profitable results.
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
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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.
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What We Do
We’re in the business of growing great things. Our industry-leading lawn, garden and outdoor living products and services all work to make a beautiful world.
Our brands are trusted to meet unique consumer needs – whether it's products in natural and organic or solutions for indoor and urban gardening. We are constantly listening to our consumers so we can develop the products they need.
