Brand Manager (174940)

Requisition ID 174940 - Posted 07/20/2026 - Marketing - United States - Kansas - Overland Park - Hill's Pet Nutrition - Travel - up to 10% of time - Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #174940 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values - Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous - we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply!

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

The Brand Manager is responsible for the development and execution of marketing strategies across commercial operations to achieve the financial and market share objectives. They lead the go-to-market planning behind innovation launches, promotional activations, traditional and digital media and 6P strategies for omni-channel customers. They ensure consistent and effective brand messaging to the veterinary profession/ consumer, and consistent consideration of retail environment specific needs/tactics. They are critical in creating and driving the execution of revenue growth management and simplification opportunities for the brand.

Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy

Develop, align and implement omni-channel marketing, communication and media strategies for key therapeutic nutrition categories using insights & analytics to drive growth

Identify issues / opportunities, analysis and propose action plans to achieve brand & business objectives

Product portfolio management for key therapeutic nutrition categories

Lead new product launches, re-launches, and updates

Support P&L and A&P budget management

Participate in strategic brand planning and overall brand communications plans

Gain management alignment to brand strategies and go-to-market plans

Manage large cross-functional teams to lead commercialization efforts

Go-to-Market & IMC Communications

Develop and lead omni-channel execution and go-to-market strategies for new product launches/relaunches, quarterly tentpole activations, key growth categories and strategic business initiatives

Lead the creative development of brand marketing IMC’s

Develop & monitor media campaigns across traditional (TV, Print, Radio) and digital platforms

Develop & align strategic 6P marketing plans and important metrics

Work closely with the Retail Marketing, Shopper Marketing and Business Development Managers to facilitate successful implementation of initiatives

Develop sales materials for new & existing products; Design & produce promotions and promotional materials, and handover to sales operations for final field execution

Develop and lead brand presence at veterinary conferences

Identify & lead key “test and learn” opportunities

Drive the implementation of margin improvement and revenue growth management initiatives

Insights & Analytics

Analyze data (sales, competitive, category) and identify key insights that can be turned into measurable marketing plans

Develop strong business and functional understanding of the therapeutic condition segments, our products and the competitive set, and develop plans to address issues/opportunities

Develop & utilize strong vet health care team and consumer (shopper) insights of the category, market and condition of focus.

Understand the clinic retail environment, sales reps and field team needs to deliver strong promotional and marketing programs

Support annual budget planning process

Ongoing monitoring and analysis on brand sales, volume, market share, promotional activities, competitive insights

Recommend areas for brand improvement and remediation

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience in brand marketing, retail marketing, trade marketing or management consulting

Experience with Digital/eComm marketing (paid search, digital display, social, etc)

Proven track record of building brands, bringing new products to market successfully and ability to achieve operational results

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Business Administration

4+ years of marketing experience in CPG or Animal Healthcare

Knowledge of Retail Environment strategy

Critical thinking & problem solving

Strong analytical skills and capability to uncover measurable insights in large datasets

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people - developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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