Associate Manager, Marketing Brand Management Home Cleaning

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Associate Brand Manager, Home Cleaning Equity and Portfolio role is a project-based role supporting both the Equity and Portfolio sides of the business. On Equity, the role will support the development and execution of brand equity strategies, promotion planning, and integrated marketing communications for key defined projects across Windex, Shout and Pledge. The role will work together with the creative agencies, brand marketing portfolio teams and OMNI team to drive brand growth and ensure a seamless consumer journey from awareness to purchase. On the Portfolio side of the business, the role will be accountable for managing key projects within the portfolio strategy, including new product launches and leading large cross-functional teams. The position will report into the Sr. Director of Home Cleaning and will work closely with counterparts on the portfolio and equity team. The role is a great opportunity to gain experience across both the equity and portfolio sides of the business on key initiatives for the Home Cleaning business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand Portfolio Management

• Develop and commercialize new product propositions and prepare selling materials.
• Lead a cross-functional team supporting the business through RD&E, CIBA, Finance, Supply Chain, Omni, Demand Planning and Equity.

P&L Management:

• Develop a strong understanding of the P&L and levers to meet financial objectives.

Business Analytics:

• Analyze Nielsen consumption data, consumer research, as well as external and internal data sources to support new product proposition development and business viability.
• Review inputs within New Products launches, Pricing, Distribution, Marketing Innovation and Competition to inform business performance expectations and market share.

Brand Equity and Strategy:

• Lead brand equity programs, including creative development, managing IAT agency relationships, SOW, brief development, FOCO strategies, and creative execution.
• Partner with agencies and marketing portfolio teams to develop brand assets, including creative content for Integrated Marketing Communication plans.
• Partner with OMNI to develop retail media strategy & plans and shopper asset development.

Media to Cart and Marketing Innovations:

• Develop and execute media-to-cart strategies to drive online and offline conversions, ensuring seamless consumer journeys from awareness to purchase.
• Leverage understanding of consumer/shopper motivations and behaviors to develop winning marketing plans.
• Drive implementation of the media-to-cart and omnichannel planning programs, setting timelines, managing completion of strategy and activation plans, and coordinating feedback.
• Responsible for managing SOW and OOP budget, including national promo and partnership with OMNI on shopper budget.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant business experience or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Proven project leadership capability and passion to grow within brand management roles
• Analytic capabilities (data mining, insight generation, communicating findings and recommendations verbally and visually)
• Understanding of the fundamentals around managing the business P&L
• Ability to build strong working relationships and lead a cross-functional team
• Works with a sense of urgency and delivers winning results individually and through others

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Role is based in the West Loop, Chicago Office
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/ adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.