Sales Planning Associate Manager

## Sales Planning Associate Manager Apply locations:
Oakland, CA - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
23086

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** Your role at Clorox:
** As the Associate Manger for Cleaning Category Sales Planning you will partner closely with both internal (Business Unit [BU] & cross functional partners] and external stakeholders (Field Sales & Retailers) in delivering both near term and further out (1-3 year) growth plans for the Scentiva platform.
** In this role, you will:
** Drive the Business:
Contributes to business planning for the Cleaning BU. Works with cross-functional partners and Customer/ Field teams to bring the Sales perspective into the BU. Partner in developing & deploy broader Scentiva/ scent strategy across Cleaning segments.

Customer and Category Support:
Provides input into Cleaning Business Plan, while integrating customer plans as appropriate. Independently gather and interpret data and identify business drivers and opportunities. Lead sales input process for core business activities including innovation and forecasting.

Multi-year Growth Plans:
Work with cross functional partners for assigned business Multi-Year-Plan (MYP) sufficiency to build/ identify drivers to achieve plan sufficiency. Collaborate with Customer Sales Planning/ Field to incorporate MYP into retailer/customer plans.

Financial Acumen:
Accountable for forecasting distribution; velocity; trade & shopper marketing needs. Directly impacting incremental Net Sales (iNCS), Gross Margin, and Profit.

NRM Planning (Full Scope NRM, incl. Pricing):
Support NRM process with Sales functional input and management of work chartered

Culture:
Contribute to team culture, inclusion diversity equity & allyship and engagement.
** What we look for:
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* Experience:

· Typically 3-5 years of CPG experience, ~25% Travel, and BS/BA Degree
· Preference for experience in Sales Planning at Clorox/ within the CPG industry working with leading retailers

Skills & Capabilities:
· Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
· Strong analytical skills, with experience in forecasting and budgeting
· Experience building and deploying GTM strategies and navigating channel conflict dynamics
· Experience working with cross functional teams fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.
· Proficiency in Sr. Leadership communication/ influence, cross functional knowledge/influence, financial acumen.#LI-Hybrid
** Workplace type:
** Hybrid  
** Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.*
* ** Learn more****.**  **[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…