Marketing Activation Manager

Marketing Activation Manager Job Description You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Marketing Activation Manager acts as the operational right hand to the Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) marketing strategy team. The Marketing Activation Manager turns plans into organized, executable workflows and keeps cross functional partners moving together with clarity and rhythm. They serve as a steady liaison between marketing, sales, category, and enablement teams, ensuring campaigns, content, and initiatives are aligned and activated at the right moments. This person is the connective fabric of the organization, bringing structure, follow-through, and a calm, collaborative presence that makes them an invaluable asset in a fast paced, matrixed environment. Successful candidates will be creative, proactive problem-solvers with a collaborative approach, results-focused attitude, and outstanding attention to detail and project management skills. In this role, you will: Campaign & Initiative Execution Translate marketing strategies into quarterly activation calendars, timelines, and workflows. Manage day to day progression of campaigns from briefing through delivery, ensuring clarity on owners and deadlines. Coordinate across category, integrated marketing, and sales enablement to ensure all assets and messaging align to the initiative. Support deployment of email, digital, and field campaigns, including routing, tracking, and performance summaries. Support Key Account executional programming and tactics Cross Functional Liaison & Team Alignment Serve as the point of connection between marketing, sales, category, and digital teams. Maintain alignment across workstreams by sharing updates, clarifications, and next steps in a consistent, structured way. Run recurring working sessions, manage agendas, and ensure decisions, actions, and owners are clear. Support intake and prioritization for marketing requests and help organize cross functional workflows. Project & Workflow Management Build and maintain activation trackers, calendars, and project plans. Route creative materials, manage review cycles, and ensure version control. Organize asset libraries and coordinate quarterly content refreshes. Track open items and follow up to keep initiatives moving on schedule. Data, Reporting & Performance Insights Pull basic reports from Salesforce or CRM platforms to support engagement or activation summaries. Use Excel to organize results, track performance, and identify trends. Compile post campaign recaps and help translate findings into future planning. About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, in business-related discipline. 3 years of experience with proven success in marketing related functions, preferably brand, creative, digital, and/or customer marketing. Proficient with project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Smartsheet) Skilled in Salesforce/CRM reporting and Excel Familiar with creative development, asset management, and campaign execution Ability to track requests and report status to stakeholders Strong project management and organizational skills Effective communication skills and ability to simplify complex info Collaborative and approachable with an ability to build trust quickly across teams Calm and steady under pressure Strategic and detail-oriented; strong prioritization skills Experience managing marketing workflows and calendars Total Benefits Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: 78,660 – 92,980 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. Primary Location Roswell Building 300 Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.