Senior Brand Manager, Consumer Cleaners Segment (Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL)

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Senior Brand Manager. This role is hybrid (2 days in-office and 3 days remote/week) in Vernon Hills, IL.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings, and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

If you thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and are driven by the thrill of building something meaningful, this is your moment.

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.

Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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 e-commerce 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.

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.