The Clorox Company
Director Marketing Innovation
The Clorox Company, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)
Your role at Clorox:
The Director of Innovation will collaborate with our BUs driving the development of Clearly Superior Consumer Experiences and execution of groundbreaking initiatives that enhance our brand’s market position and foster long-term growth. The focus of this job will be on identifying insights and commercializing scalable innovations that address unmet consumer needs. This includes the launch into new adjacencies, new business models and/or launching new sub-brands.
In this role, you will:
As the Director of Innovation for half of the Clorox Company, you will be responsible for delivering robust and consistent innovation pipelines across the six Care & Connect Business Units, meeting or exceeding the innovation metrics for the Group.
Your focus will be to:
Partner with BUs to maximize the potential of our biggest innovation bets
Build innovations that deliver clear superior consumer experiences
Report sufficiency status of our C&C pipeline value, including ops & risks
Elevate our consumer connectivity and insights across portfolio
Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement
Build relationships with external partners, vendors and thought leaders
You will provide innovation guidance to the BU GMs and Leadership Teams, and utilize your innovation expertise to enhance discovery work and team production. You will assure that the teams are obsessed with consumer insights, are fluent in digital methodologies and Discovery best practices, and drive Design to Value principles into every cross functional effort. You will ensure that every C&C experience is a Superior Consumer Experience, and utilize training and connections to develop the capabilities throughout the Group. You will coach and develop the R&D Leaders in C&C, and sit on the functional R&D Sr. Staff to build bench strength and appropriate R&D Center capabilities relevant for C&C and the enterprise.
What we look for:
12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.
Minimum of 5 years in CPG.
Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment'
Excellent consumer and trend orientation
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent project management capabilitie
Adept at leveraging insights and market research to drive innovation
Creative: Ability to generate original ideas that meet consumer needs
12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.
Minimum of 5 years in CPG.
Experience in innovation and creativity, product development and scaling.
Experience across Product, Process and Packaging innovation.
Track record of driving disruptive innovations such as:
Establishing new categories, new services, new business models, expansion into new segments and/or launching new sub-brands.
Digitally savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
#LI-Hybrid
Workplace type:
Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 at home
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a
Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives
here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/)
.
[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 responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $171,700 - $352,600
–Zone B: $157,400 - $324,200
–Zone C: $143,100 - $294,700
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more at Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law .
Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at people@clorox.com . Please note: this inbox is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions/application statuses.
The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.
Your role at Clorox:
The Director of Innovation will collaborate with our BUs driving the development of Clearly Superior Consumer Experiences and execution of groundbreaking initiatives that enhance our brand’s market position and foster long-term growth. The focus of this job will be on identifying insights and commercializing scalable innovations that address unmet consumer needs. This includes the launch into new adjacencies, new business models and/or launching new sub-brands.
In this role, you will:
As the Director of Innovation for half of the Clorox Company, you will be responsible for delivering robust and consistent innovation pipelines across the six Care & Connect Business Units, meeting or exceeding the innovation metrics for the Group.
Your focus will be to:
Partner with BUs to maximize the potential of our biggest innovation bets
Build innovations that deliver clear superior consumer experiences
Report sufficiency status of our C&C pipeline value, including ops & risks
Elevate our consumer connectivity and insights across portfolio
Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement
Build relationships with external partners, vendors and thought leaders
You will provide innovation guidance to the BU GMs and Leadership Teams, and utilize your innovation expertise to enhance discovery work and team production. You will assure that the teams are obsessed with consumer insights, are fluent in digital methodologies and Discovery best practices, and drive Design to Value principles into every cross functional effort. You will ensure that every C&C experience is a Superior Consumer Experience, and utilize training and connections to develop the capabilities throughout the Group. You will coach and develop the R&D Leaders in C&C, and sit on the functional R&D Sr. Staff to build bench strength and appropriate R&D Center capabilities relevant for C&C and the enterprise.
What we look for:
12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.
Minimum of 5 years in CPG.
Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment'
Excellent consumer and trend orientation
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent project management capabilitie
Adept at leveraging insights and market research to drive innovation
Creative: Ability to generate original ideas that meet consumer needs
12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.
Minimum of 5 years in CPG.
Experience in innovation and creativity, product development and scaling.
Experience across Product, Process and Packaging innovation.
Track record of driving disruptive innovations such as:
Establishing new categories, new services, new business models, expansion into new segments and/or launching new sub-brands.
Digitally savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
#LI-Hybrid
Workplace type:
Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 at home
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a
Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives
here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/)
.
[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 responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $171,700 - $352,600
–Zone B: $157,400 - $324,200
–Zone C: $143,100 - $294,700
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more at Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law .
Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at people@clorox.com . Please note: this inbox is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions/application statuses.
The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.