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Your role at Clorox:

The Associate Director in Business Solutions & Innovation, individual contributor, will join an established team and be responsible for initiatives that build our strategic innovation pipeline to deliver on short & long term growth aspirations through a customer and sales enabled lens. Create support for Innovation growth through strategic innovation sales leadership and customer focused initiatives.

Explore this exciting opportunity to shape the innovation pipeline and capabilities for Clorox Professional (the Business to Business (B2B) Business unit within the Clorox Company) and to deliver on our purpose to Champion a Cleaner and Healthier World Where Everyone Thrives.

Make a substantial impact on our portfolio of trusted brands all while being part of a high-performing, highly entrepreneurial team that is reimagining how we work!

Strong collaboration skills, an innovators mind and endless curiosity is required. Preference will be given to individuals with sales and B2B experience to enable a faster learning curve for LEC ( Leading Edge Customers such as Medline, Home Depot, Amazon, Staples) and Customer Facing initiatives. This role reports to the Senior Director of Innovation & R&D, Clorox Professional.

This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

Relocation assistance will be offered.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluating white space opportunities (new verticals; potential partner; and related go to market needs (Value Chain through Business Model)

• Shaping CloroxPro and Company platform messages into compelling customer presentations/ sales stories (ESG, Growth Platforms, etc).

• Leading discoveries with end user & customer-forward big ideas (LEC led initiatives; large solution focused initiatives)

• Monitoring key industry/customer signals and tensions to ensure MegaTrends as well as scaled Innovation Platforms remain relevant/fresh.

What we look for:

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree. MBA or Masters a plus.

• 7 – 9 years relevant experience, including 2-3 Years Sales experience, preferably in B2B industry

• A track record of creating new fields of opportunity and/or successfully launching and scaling innovative products.

Skills Required

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with experience coaching cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of and curiosity for end user/industry insights and competitive intelligence, with the ability to translate ambiguous findings into actionable strategies and opportunity platforms.

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in forecasting new spaces and budgeting.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behaviors.

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Workplace type:

This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

Relocation assistance will be offered.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

[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: $144,200 - $289,900

–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700

–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600

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.

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.

Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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