Associate Brand Manager - US Specialty DIY Portfolio

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (4 days per week). We're also open to candidates living in nearby markets (i.e. Louisville or Cincinnati), but willing to visit HQs weekly.

How You'll Make An Impact

The Associate Brand Manager - US Specialty DIY Portfolio will be responsible for driving brand strategy and growth plans in our specialty lubricant categories where we are the branded category share leader, including Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) & Gear Oil, as well as our growing Antifreeze/Coolants business. This role will report to the Director, of North America Marketing, and collaborate heavily with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Product Strategy and Management, Brand Management, Category Management, and Media Strategy & Planning. Additionally, this role will ensure excellent execution of marketing programs and processes across national accounts, provide regular coaching and development opportunities to the Trade Marketing team, and ensure Valvoline has the right plans to drive consistent profitable growth to deliver company goals.

In addition, this role will be responsible for the following:

• Know and lead the Specialty Lubricant businesses (ATF, Gear Oil, Antifreeze/Coolants), focusing the organization on the right strategy and plans to win.

• Publish best-in-class monthly letters that outline key market results, drivers, and recommended actions, along with driving those recommendations through execution

• Lead business review and brand planning, driving OGSM priorities and initiatives.

• Ensure Valvoline has the right portfolio, distribution, pricing, and promotion to consistently grow volume, profit, and share.

• Collaborate with PS&M to maintain Initiative Master Plans, ensuring sufficient innovation over the next 3-5 years to deliver the Valvoline Global Long Range Plan.

• Lead line reviews and customer account meetings with sales counterparts for specialty lubricants, enabling data-based selling stories that grow Valvoline's share of shelf year vs. PY (including national meeting content, trade show assets, etc.).

• Lead team building, coaching, professional development, and capabilities growth for the members of the Trade Marketing team, driving a positive team culture and individual professional growth.

• Own select creative and paid marketing partnerships that span the Valvoline product portfolio

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or a related field

• Minimum of 3-4 years of brand management, leading brand planning and execution, with a track record of delivering top and bottom-line growth

• Strong visionary, strategic, and courageous leadership skills to manage up, down, and across the organization

• Strong analytical thinking, and business mindset. Possesses the ability to turn insights into clear recommendations and action

• Ability to drive innovation, connect with consumers, and develop long-term brand equity

• A strong attention to detail with an inquisitive thirst to learn more and seek the truth

• Team-oriented with strong communication abilities and willingness to share ideas for diverse input and perspective

• Passion for Brand building

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What Will Set You Apart

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Experience successfully leading CPG trade marketing programs and initiatives

• Experience leading a high-performing team

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

• HSA and flexible spending accounts

• 401(k)

• Incentive opportunity*

• Life insurance

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays*

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts

• Tuition reimbursement*

• Adoption assistance*

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Requisition ID: 1061