Assistant Brand Manager

Kao Corporation
Company	Kao Corporation
Category	Marketing
Location	Cincinnati
Remote	On-site (inferred)
Employment	Not stated
Level	Manager
Salary	Not stated by the employer
Posted	2 Jul 2026
Last verified	3 Aug 2026
Source	Employer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
The role:  
 The Assistant Brand Manager supports the planning, execution, and optimization of marketing programs to drive brand growth in the local market. You will lead insight‑driven execution across social, media, retail, and sampling, working closely with cross‑functional teams and agencies to ensure integrated, on‑brand delivery. You will serve as a central resource for performance reporting and analysis, translating complex data into clear recommendations that guide strategy, media investment, and commercial planning. You will also support budget tracking and financial planning, and helps bring innovation to life by collaborating on inputs to the BD team to successfully launch new products. 
  At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 . We also offer a hybrid work schedule (Needs to be in Cincinnati area or willing to relocate to the area).  
  What you will do:  
  Marketing Planning &amp; Execution  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
 Support integrated brand activation efforts (social, PR, influencer, TikTok Shop, sampling, retail, and/or paid media), in alignment to brand strategy and business objectives 
 Review and guide agency-led concepts and executions, elevating work to ensure it is insight-led, on-brand, and platform-appropriate 
 Partner cross-functionally with Trade Marketing, Consumer Engagement, Legal, and Media teams to ensure integrated, compliant, and effective execution 
 Collaborate with other team members, providing prioritization, feedback, and context to elevate execution and impact 
 Share key learnings, best practices, and insights with Business Division and other country partners to support alignment and capability building 
 
  Business Analysis  
 
 Guide the development and ongoing evolution of performance dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making 
 Synthesize consumer, category, and competitive insights to identify opportunities, risks, and key performance drivers 
 Lead insight-driven analyses and retrospectives to inform strategic planning, optimization, and prioritization 
 Recommend actions to take based on data and insights 
 
  P&amp;L, Budget and/or Financial Management  
 
 Support P&amp;L management by tracking marketing spend, consolidating budget inputs, monitoring variances, and flagging risks or optimization opportunities 
 Partner with Finance to understand forecasts, investment trade-offs, and financial implications of brand decisions 
 Contribute insight-based input into annual planning and budgeting processes 
 
  Innovation Strategy &amp; Influence  
 
 Support innovation plans with BD/ Global teams building from knowledge of consumer, brand and market 
 
  Leadership &amp; Development  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
 Implement a learning mindset for themselves to stay current on trends, resource allocation