JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Brand Manager - Consumer Cleaners Segment
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Brand Management
Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners
Direct Reports: No
Ignite Growth.
Shape the Future.
Leave a Legacy.
Rust-Oleum is more than a global leader in protective paints and coatings, we're a brand powerhouse with a bold vision for the future.
Our Cleaners platform is on the rise, and we're looking for a trailblazing Senior Brand Manager to lead the charge in transforming our Moldex and Krud Kutter brands into leading household names.
If you thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and are driven by the thrill of building something meaningful, this is your moment.
What You'll Do
As Senior Brand Manager, you'll be the strategic force behind two of our most exciting consumer cleaning brands.
You'll blend creativity with analytics, vision with execution, and strategy with hustle.
You'll own the brand story, shape the brand portfolio and lead cross-functional teams to bring bold ideas to life.
Brand Strategy & Activation
Craft and execute brand strategies that break through the clutter and resonate with consumers
Champion digital-first marketing campaigns that build awareness, engagement and fuel growth
Collaborate with Sales, Demand Generation and Digital Hub teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution
Monitor competitive activity and consumer trends to stay ahead of the curve
Innovation & Product Development
Lead the development of new products that excite consumers and disrupt the category
Own brand P&Ls and drive profitability through smart portfolio management and pricing strategies
Build compelling business cases for innovation, backed by data and consumer insights
Guide products through the stage-gate process from concept to shelf
Team Culture & Influence
Influence cross-functional partners with clarity, confidence and conviction
Support our team culture of creativity, accountability and continuous improvement
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of brand management experience, ideally within the Cleaners category
Proven success in launching and scaling consumer brands
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action
Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities
Experience with EPA-registered products and eCommerce is a plus
Why Rust-Oleum Cleaners?
We're a team that values bold ideas, diverse perspectives and fearless execution.
As part of the Cleaners team, you'll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the support to take smart risks and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on brands that matter.
Ready to build something extraordinary?
Join us and help shape the future of clean.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,0000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2025-10-08 15:09:40
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Technical Product Resolutions Specialist provides coordination and administrative assistance pertaining to the Product Complaint & Resolution Process or Warranty Service Requests (Warranty Portal) and works with internal and external customers to quickly and accurately resolve product quality and product application complaints in accordance with ISO standards and/or established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Initialize complaints, assign tasks to cross functional team, (Technical Service, Sales, Research and Development, Distribution, Manufacturing, Product Management, etc.) and follow up to ensure complaints are resolved in accordance to established processes and ISO standards.
Develop and maintain an understanding of SAP and product complaint transactions and/or Warranty Service Requests (Warranty Portal). Coordinate analytical testing with Sales, Technical Application Specialists and Laboratory Analysts as it relates to the Product Complaint and Resolutions Process. Assist with training on the Product Complaint & Resolution Process and/or Warranty Service Requests (Warranty Portal) for both internal and external customers.
Meet regularly with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality and Technical Teams) to review Product Complaint trends and current open complaints for all Tremco CPG product lines. Update Product Complaint Manual in accordance with our ISO standards and/or established guidelines. Place product orders, track and provide follow-up for the Technical Service Department (certification testing, field trials and project testing, etc.). Answer inquiries via telephone, e-mail and/or text from internal and external customers regarding all Tremco CPG product complaints along with inquiries from Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Tremco Sales Reps, Distributors and Homeowners regarding all Tremco CPG products. Act as back up support for the Technical Resource Center. Assist team on special projects and assignments as needed.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in business, Science, Construction Management or a similar field preferred; in lieu of degree, 5 years of direct customer complaint and claims experience is acceptable.
EXPERIENCE:
One to two years related experience and/or training Basic/working knowledge of Tremco CPG products. Customer service experience preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to travel to Tremco job sites to further enhance product knowledge, support the sales force, and gain new experience with Tremco products.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and situations over the phone and through written correspondence. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing the necessary level of customer and technical service to customers. Knowledge of the English language for structure and content, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Active listening skills - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to manage one's own time and scheduling. Monitoring/assessing performance of oneself to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) Previous SAP experience preferred.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2025-10-08 15:09:35
