Assistant Brand Manager (Controls)

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 (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

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 vision coverage 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 our talent 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.