Do you want to shape the future of Home Care? We're looking for an amazing addition to our growing Innovation (physical products) team. Grove’s Owned Brands portfolio is the driving force behind the company’s exponential growth. We create innovative, consumer-centric, sustainable Home and Personal Care brands & products that set the standard in terms of efficacy, sustainability and design. 

As the Innovation Coordinator - Home Care, you will work on our best-selling, flagship brand, Grove Co., with the Senior Innovation Manager, Home Care team and the Owned Brands multifunctional team. Your support will help make sustainable living the natural choice for homes across America. You’ll work with a network of like-minded manufacturers and across the Grove organization to support bringing innovative, leading edge new products and to build the future of a brand that stands apart in the Home Care category.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Conduct competitive analysis: On an ongoing basis, leverage data and conduct analysis including but not limited to white spaces, claims, new segments, competitive landscape to uncover powerful insights and growth opportunities for the brand 
• Own Grove Co.’s ambassador program: Coordinate with suppliers and cross departmentally to ensure the program is on time in full for every brand launch
• Provide creative support: Work with the Innovation Manager to brief creative on copy and design needs and to conduct the team artwork review and approval process. Work with Research and Development and Regulatory to ensure all copy is globally compliant.
• Manage samples at all stages of product development - from idea to launch.
• Circulate and ensure inbound product samples are tested by the team; aggregate feedback and help determine next steps. Keep inbound samples organized.
• Manage all pre-production and production sample requests from cross-functional partners: photo, video, PR, etc. and ensure timely delivery.
• Manage sampling program: Along with Innovation Manager, determine best products to trial with customers and then manage sample size product launches.
• Serve as liaison between owned brands and the Community Happiness (customer service) team. Regularly attend meetings and respond to CH requests as needed.
• Own SKU set-up and maintenance as well as database management.
• Provide administrative support as needed. Own SKU create and database management. Assist with team shipments. Help manage budget.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have 2-3 years on experience marketing, innovation, ideally in the CPG industry
• You are eager to learn and ask questions, particularly around the product development process.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment.
• You are a self-starter, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• You are highly organized and able to manage several projects at once and communicate with numerous touch points including cross functional partners in R&D, Supply Chain, Creative, Product Marketing, Merchandising.
• You are comfortable working in ambiguous spaces and figuring out how to move forward when there isn’t an existing path.
• You are passionate about leaving a positive impact in the world.
• You are product obsessed.
• You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• You are based in or excited to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/project management or related field; 2 years of experience preferred.

BENEFITS

• Core Benefits: Stock options, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options, Short term and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Perkspot discount platform, Quarterly peer recognition awards, Class Pass discount, Free VIP Membership + 25% off every Grove order
• Work/Life: Internet reimbursement, Flexible Paid Time Off, 16 week Paid Parental Leave + discounts on fertility services

ABOUT GROVE COLLABORATIVE:

Launched in 2016 as a Certified B Corp, Grove Collaborative creates innovative natural products and offers a curated selection of healthy home essentials like cleaning supplies and personal care products. With a flexible, monthly delivery model and a personal Grove Guide assigned to each customer, Grove’s platform makes it easy for people to switch to healthier, more sustainable routines. Every item Grove offers, both from their flagship Grove Collaborative brand and from exceptional third party brands, has been thoroughly vetted against strict standards for sustainability, efficacy and supply chain practices. On a mission to move Beyond Plastic, Grove is the first and only plastic neutral retailer in the world and is committed to becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. For more information, please visit www.grove.co/plastic.

We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the community at Grove. It's a heck of a lot of fun, and we'd love to tell you more about it.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Let’s do this

We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the community at Grove. It's a heck of a lot of fun, and we'd love to tell you more about it.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.