Associate Manager, Customer Development - Method

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Associate Manager, Customer Development - Special Packs, you'll be at the center of one of the most dynamic parts of our business. Think of this role as the strategic heartbeat between headquarters and the field-where big-picture thinking meets real-world execution.

You'll serve as both the "voice of the customer" to HQ and the "voice of HQ" across the sales organization, influencing decisions that shape our gotomarket success. From sales planning and trade strategy to customer marketing and crossfunctional collaboration, you'll have your fingerprints on nearly every stage of the commercialization process.

This is a hands-on, highvisibility role within a fastgrowing part of the organization-perfect for someone who thrives in environments where entrepreneurship, initiative, and a high energy level unlock real impact. You'll work closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and beyond, giving you broad exposure and the chance to help shape how we win in the market.

If you're looking for a role where you can build, influence, collaborate, and-yes-have fun along the way, this is it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with cross-functional and field teams on execution of the annual Special Packs business plan to include:

• Collaborating with Strategic Planning & Portfolio, Insights, Marketing, Creative Studio, and other cross-functional partners on all aspects of special pack development

• Leading the development and tracking of all national and customer specific offerings

• Collaborating with cross-functional partners to support financial analysis and look for both efficiency and cost savings opportunities

• Working with internal partners and third-party design firms to facilitate all artwork as it relates to selling units, trays, pallet design and any Marketing support materials

• Managing the interface between field sales, demand planning, and cross functional partners in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle.

• Owning customer-level tracking Special Pack executions as it relates to forecasting trends & annual business plan volumes.

• Creating our price pack architecture and channel strategy to define future Special Pack offerings

Partner with the Strategic Planning & Portfolio team to craft medium and long-term strategies to achieve the brand's objectives. This will include:

• Working with the field sales teams to develop the strategies and plans necessary to meet the organization's growth deliverables.

• Representing Sales in the annual financial planning process to determine how much and where we will grow, and resources needed.

• Creating strategies for go-to-market approach and channel development while contributing to the long-term innovation pipeline

• Representing Sales within new product development and commercialization teams and processes, driving visibility to customer requirements and sell-in needs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' work experience within the consumer products goods space and at least 1+ year experience in Customer Development, Customer Marketing, Sales, or Sales Planning

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Selling and/or Customer Development experience with customer-facing experience across multiple channels and categories

• Strong analytical experience, interpreting and analyzing data (Nielsen/IRI)

• Experience managing displays and/or special pack executions

• Excellent effective communication / collaboration, presentation skills and a colorful storyteller

• Fast paced, entrepreneurial thinker, multi-tasker with cross functional project management capabilities

• Curious and analytical mindset; ability to independently assess data, integrate into selling stories and leverage it to grow our business

• Being a team player that's comfortable with ambiguity and deadline pressures.

• Ability to work independently to identify business needs and opportunities to help grow sales

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday

• Office work environment: San Francisco, CA office

• Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period

• Travel requirement: 10%

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with careand provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.

• Subsidized health insurance benefits package

• Competitive vacation + holiday bundle

• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options

• Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good

• Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)

• Access to discounted/free products

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

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 Know Your Rights posterfor more information.