Job Description

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

Your role at Clorox:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Manager to join our MENA team on a fixed-term basis to cover a maternity leave period. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of Clorox's most iconic brands, drive business growth, and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, high-performing organization.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a bias for action. They will be comfortable navigating complexity, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering business results while ensuring operational excellence across the marketing agenda

In this role, you will:

• Develop and articulate a clear long-term vision for the brand, identifying opportunities with significant strategic value.
• Strengthen purpose-driven brand positioning and support the continued evolution of Clorox within the cleaning and disinfection category.
• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of commercial and marketing plans to achieve growth objectives, including market assessment, segmentation, targeting, demand forecasting, pricing strategy, innovation, and product launches.
• Drive executional excellence by leading cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Development.
• Partner closely with the Human Insights team to leverage consumer and shopper insights, brand health tracking, syndicated data, innovation opportunities, and portfolio development.
• Own the local brand P&L and manage marketing investments (A&SP), ensuring strong return on investment and accountability for business results.
• Ensure effective stakeholder management and alignment across internal and external partners.

What we look for:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Brand Marketing, including 3+ years within a leading FMCG/CPG organization
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of MENA consumers, retail dynamics, and route-to-market models, with experience in the UAE market preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies that drive revenue growth, market share gains, and brand equity.
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer insights into impactful business and marketing strategies.
• Experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Previous people leadership experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking combined with excellent execution capabilities.
• Results-oriented with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance consumer, customer, and business needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and cultures.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of finance, operations, innovation, and supply chain dynamics.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.

Languages

• Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus

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.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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.