Associate Brand & Innovation Manager

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week).

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Associate Brand & Innovation Manager is responsible for Valvoline Global Operations Light Duty Gear Oil, AFC, and Chemicals portfolio in the Americas region. The role is the conduit between the regional business units and the supply chain to drive the organizational growth.  The Associate Brand & Innovation Manager will support the global strategy at a regional level.  The Associate Brand & Innovation Manager should also utilize global processes (Innovation Master Plan creation, New Solutions Development, target margins, etc.) that have been created to build cross-functional collaboration.  

The Associate Brand & Innovation Manager will implement the 3 main pillars of Product Strategy 1. Product Discovery - identifying customer unmet needs, 2. Product Planning - creating the innovation roadmap 3. Product Development - New Solutions Development Process.  

Responsibilities Include
• Product Discovery: Utilize market, enterprise, and business unit data to support the build of the global vision for the VGO commercial and industrial product portfolio. Support consumer research to create research plans that will identify consumer unmet needs and answer critical business questions to unlock innovation pathways.  Support constantly ideating against strategic business questions.  Assist in evaluating the competitive landscape and identifying portfolio gaps and claims opportunities.

• Product Planning: Support in creating a long-term product portfolio vision. Assist in developing a 5-year innovation road map (product, package, portfolio) that is aligned with the corporate and business unit strategies.  Help maintain the road map based on market and business unit trends. Help prioritize product-related projects for the organization. Maximize product profitability for the portfolio by identifying and maintaining regional target margins.  Be the center of excellence for VGO innovation. 

• Product Development: Follow the New Solutions Development stage gate process for all new initiatives.  Create gate documents for all products on the innovation master plan.  Lead key initiatives globally to drive international harmonization of the Valvoline product portfolio.  Cross-connect between all Valvoline segments to deliver a single solution branding, and product promises for customers & consumers.  Support in conducting Strategic Portfolio Reviews in accordance with annual timelines to determine long-term strategic fit vs. competition, along with market opportunities for innovation refinement.

What You’ll Need
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-4 years of brand or product marketing experience 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams, both internal and external   
• Strong analytical, strategic, and financial skills    

What Will Set You Apart
• Master of Business Administration Preferred

Benefits That Drive Themselves
• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1668