Associate Marketing Manager (MBA Recent Graduate - Summer 2026 Start)

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:

Marketing is the growth engine of our brands. We are fueled by a passion for improving consumers’ lives and by translating that into winning results.
• We are brave – we embrace the toughest challenges, we move fast, take smart risks and try new things.
• We are curious – we are externally focused, deeply understanding consumers’ needs, customers’ opportunities and competitors’ gaps, and turning that into action.
• We shape the future – we are the way-finders, crafting winning brand strategies that deliver immediate and enduring loyalty. We harness technology to innovate exceptional consumer experiences.

In this role, you will:

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Marketing is the growth engine for Clorox. We are stewards of one of the company’s most important assets: our enduring brands. We create winning ideas that drive consumer value and energize our brands around the world. Consumers are at the center of everything we do, and our brand teams translate passion for the consumer into business results. Because consumer obsession and strong brands are two of Clorox’s most significant sources of competitive advantage, Clorox Marketing leaders have a disproportionate share of voice in overall business leadership across the entire company. Join our team to help us develop human-centered, data-enabled, purpose-driven brands.  #CloroxIsThePlace 

We are committed to fostering the growth of our marketers by providing them with individual development plans.  We understand that the heart of brand-building lies in the passion, curiosity and expertise of our marketers, and we are dedicated to nurturing their talents through a blend of internal and external trainings, on-the-job coaching, and strategic role rotations. These opportunities are designed to stretch their existing capabilities but also to challenge them to reach new heights, ensuring that our brands continue to be the ones consumers know and love.

What we look for:

Associate Marketing Manager (AMM): in this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Performing business analysis: Leverage syndicated data (Circana) and custom research to drive understanding of business health and provide recommendations to strengthen the brand's go-to-market

• Lead breakthrough commercial innovation: Coordinate package and product improvements that enhance the brand

• Support business health: manage A&SP and packaging budgets for the BU marketing team

• Contribute to a positive team culture: support a purpose-driven culture that embraces IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship)

Skills and Abilities:

• Drives Results: Proven ability to meet project objectives and deliver work on time

• Strategic Mindset & Thought Leadership: Ability to influence leadership, demonstrated by ability to advance ideas with direct manager

• Business Insight & managing complexity: Comfort leveraging data to tell a compelling story and understand business health including key drivers and implications

• Consumer Focus: Demonstrates consumer/shopper empathy and curiosity

• Cultivates Innovation: Out-of-the-box thinker able to collaborate with functional experts to bring concepts to life

• Drives Engagement & Values Differences:

  • Team player with ability to influence up and across organization

  • Takes accountability for personal development

  • Able to contribute to a purpose-driven culture that embraces IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship)

• Communicates effectively.  Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect a point of view

Years and Type of Experience Required:

• Industry & Skill Experience: Minimum of 3 years work experience in professional environment

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field

Preferences to Consider:

• Industry Experience: 2+ years of CPG brand management or related field preferred

• Education: MBA or Masters a plus

Location Requirement:  

• U.S. Candidates:  Only those candidates with a sincere interest in relocating to Oakland, CA should apply.  Candidates must present, upon employment, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to regular employment in the U.S.  

In-Person: In office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Workplace type:

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.

[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: $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

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.

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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.